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St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3PR, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.0 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
632
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 72% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. The school also boasts a LocaleIQ score of 78.0, indicating it outperforms 78% of schools in the area. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 10%, the overall academic environment remains supportive and effective for a diverse range of learners.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.8%
White Other12.8%
Asian Indian5.4%
Mixed Other4.3%
Other2.8%
Asian Chinese2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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51.13462, 0.27449 · TN2 3PR
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118725
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitest-james.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 78.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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