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St James the Great Church of England Primary School
Guildford Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.5 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
456
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 85% nationally. However, only 57% of parents express satisfaction, which may suggest areas for improvement in parent engagement and communication. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than 12% of schools, highlighting potential challenges in its educational environment.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2019Older 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%. | 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%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★2.8
My child is happy
75%
My child feels safe
71%
School keeps me informed
68%
My child makes good progress
68%
Good range of subjects
61%
Behaviour is good
61%
Progress is communicated
61%
I'd recommend this school
57%
School has high expectations
57%
Good range of extra-curricular
50%
School supports development
39%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.7%
Black African17.8%
White Other11.2%
Mixed Other5.9%
Other5.3%
Asian Indian4.8%
Asian Other4.6%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
Black Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.89203, 0.91162 · CO1 2RA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143516
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St James the Great Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James the Great Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2019.
Is St James the Great Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James the Great Church of England Primary School scores 11.5/100 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.
What do parents say about St James the Great Church of England Primary School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, St James the Great Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 55% across all parent survey questions.
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