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St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham
Church Lane, Coldwaltham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LW, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.2 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
53
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
50%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school boasts a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, indicating strong community support. While the school excels in meeting expected standards at KS2, with performance in reading, writing, and maths placing it in the top 1% nationally, it faces challenges in achieving higher standards, as no pupils reached the higher benchmark. The small size of the school, with only 53 pupils, may also influence the learning environment and community feel.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 20% | Bottom 1% 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 |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Behaviour is good
100%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child feels safe
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School supports development
91%
My child makes good progress
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
School has high expectations
78%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
Mixed Other5.7%
White Other1.9%
Black African1.9%
Location
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50.93980, -0.54514 · RH20 1LW
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN125978
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham rated by Ofsted?
St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham a good school?
St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham scores 8.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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