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St James CofE Aided Primary School
Thursley Road, Elstead, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6DH, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.4 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
215
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 67% of schools, this primary school demonstrates a solid educational environment. While 54% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the lack of students achieving the higher standard indicates room for improvement in challenging pupils academically. Overall, it offers a supportive community for children aged 2-11 in Surrey.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Asian Other1.9%
White Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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51.18042, -0.70818 · GU8 6DH
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN125176
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St James CofE Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James CofE Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2024.
Is St James CofE Aided Primary School a good school?
St James CofE Aided Primary School scores 67.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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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