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St James Church of England Primary School
Harlestone Road, St James, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.7 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
445
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of October 2021, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 39% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 68.7, which is better than 69% of schools. However, only 19% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.5%
White Other24.0%
Black African16.9%
Asian Bangladeshi10.3%
Black Other5.8%
Asian Indian4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Other0.2%
Location
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52.24202, -0.91641 · NN5 7AG
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN141724
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjames.northants.sch.uk
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 5 October 2021.
Is St James Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James Church of England Primary School scores 68.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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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