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St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
Greenacre Street, St. James C of E Primary Schoo, CLITHEROE, Lancashire, BB7 1ED, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.1 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
277
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, though it faces challenges with KS2 outcomes, where only 51% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 73% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive view among families. However, the school's overall performance is below average compared to others, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 30 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
78%
School has high expectations
75%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School supports development
58%
School responds to concerns
37%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
Asian Indian3.6%
White Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Location
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53.86716, -2.39429 · BB7 1ED
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119419
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjames-clitheroe.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe rated by Ofsted?
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 June 2015.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe scores 18.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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