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St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Stelling Street, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8LW, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.9 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
457
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, especially with 48% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 85% nationally. The school has a strong LocaleIQ score of 84.9, indicating it outperforms 85% of schools in the area. However, only 3% of students achieve a higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more competitive academic environment.
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Last inspected: 14 February 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% 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 British25.2%
Black African22.8%
Asian Pakistani11.2%
White Other7.7%
Other7.2%
Black Other5.5%
Mixed Other4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Asian Indian2.8%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.46442, -2.17119 · M18 8LW
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN141689
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' CofE Primary School Gorton rated by Ofsted?
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 February 2018.
Is St James' CofE Primary School Gorton a good school?
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton scores 84.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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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