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St James' Church of England Primary School
Merestones Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RS, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.9 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
409
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. The school enjoys a favorable LocaleIQ score of 79.9, indicating it outperforms 80% of other schools in the area. However, only 11% of students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.3%
White Other6.8%
Mixed Other4.2%
Asian Other3.4%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.88586, -2.09388 · GL50 2RS
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN144089
School typeAcademy converter
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 11 October 2023.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School scores 79.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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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