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Altham St James Church of England Primary School
Altham St James CE Primary School, Burnley Road, Altham, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5UH, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.8 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
81
Capacity
63
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
129%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 52% nationally. While only 9% of pupils achieve a higher standard, the school benefits from a supportive community, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which shows it performing better than over half of schools in the area. Parents may want to consider these strengths alongside the limited data on progress measures.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2011Older 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.5%
Black African1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Location
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53.79063, -2.35239 · BB5 5UH
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119577
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.altham.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Altham St James Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Altham St James Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2011.
Is Altham St James Church of England Primary School a good school?
Altham St James Church of England Primary School scores 50.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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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