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Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Dorchester Road, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1XE, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.9 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
222
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 75% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that ranks it better than 68% of schools. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 17 March 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.8%
Asian Chinese10.4%
White Other8.6%
Asian Pakistani5.0%
Asian Other4.1%
Asian Indian3.6%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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53.39200, -2.62995 · WA5 1XE
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN133676
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 March 2011.
Is Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School a good school?
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School scores 67.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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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