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St James' Church of England Primary School
Lyme Street, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0NL, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.3 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
161
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners in St. Helens, though parents may want to consider the limited data on additional performance metrics.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2012Older 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.9%
Black African6.2%
Asian Other5.6%
White Other3.7%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed Other1.2%
Location
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53.46668, -2.66195 · WA11 0NL
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN146429
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjamesceprimary.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 1 February 2012.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School scores 47.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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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