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St James Church of England Primary School
Paringdon Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7RH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.5 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
218
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 53% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 77% nationally. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 13%, the overall results indicate a commendable level of achievement among its 206 pupils. Parents can feel reassured by the school's positive standing, although there is room for improvement in pushing more students to reach the higher benchmarks.
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Last inspected: 10 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.1%
Black African23.8%
Mixed Other7.8%
White Other7.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Asian Indian3.4%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.74746, 0.09384 · CM18 7RH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141657
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St James Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2018.
Is St James Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James Church of England Primary School scores 39.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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