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St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.8 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
404
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 68% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, supported by a LocaleIQ score that ranks it better than 66% of schools. However, only 17% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging learners.
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Last inspected: 14 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.6%
Black African10.4%
White Other9.2%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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50.73245, -1.82170 · BH7 6DW
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN140760
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjamescebournemouth.com
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 14 March 2013.
Is St James' Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary Academy scores 65.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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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