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St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Unity Way, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 8SU, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.0 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, the school boasts an impressive 81% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 11% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 79.0 indicates that it outperforms 79% of schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 19%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2013Older 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
White Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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53.70435, -2.29114 · BB4 8SU
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119665
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall rated by Ofsted?
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2013.
Is St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall a good school?
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall scores 79.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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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