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St James' Church of England Primary School
Crossfield Road, Wardle, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9JW, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.1 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It performs well in key stage 2, with 57% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, only 7% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2022Quality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.7%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.64838, -2.13186 · OL12 9JW
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN144689
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjameswardle.co.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 8 February 2022.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School scores 38.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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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