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St James Church of England Primary Academy
High Street, Isle of Grain, Rochester, Kent, ME3 0BS, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.0 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates commendable performance, particularly with 38% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 6% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 12% of schools in the area, but parents may want to consider the overall context when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2018Older 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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51.45805, 0.71552 · ME3 0BS
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN138974
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St James Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St James Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2018.
Is St James Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
St James Church of England Primary Academy scores 12.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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