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St James' Church of England Primary School
Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5XE, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.1 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
260
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 7%, the school is better than 45% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score, indicating a decent level of overall performance. Parents can expect a supportive educational environment for their children aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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 British57.9%
Other12.0%
Asian Other6.0%
Black African6.0%
White Other5.2%
traveller_irish2.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Location
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53.53306, -2.65057 · WN3 5XE
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN145107
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.saintjames.wigan.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 8 February 2011.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School scores 45.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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