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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Fort Road, Off Crediton Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1GJ, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.5 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
248
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and mathematics at the expected level for Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 94% nationally. However, the school faces challenges, as only 37% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, and none achieve the higher standard. Parent satisfaction and community involvement may also be areas to explore further, given the school's low LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2023Quality 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%. | 37% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
White Other6.0%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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50.74551, -3.98854 · EX20 1GJ
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN145912
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.stjamesokehampton.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School a good school?
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School scores 10.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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