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St James' Church of England Primary School
Romney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 9HU, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.2 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
232
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
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Last inspected: 4 November 2015Older 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%. | 68% | Top 41% 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 |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani43.1%
White British25.0%
White Other8.2%
Black African6.0%
Asian Indian5.2%
Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Location
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53.49138, -2.08845 · OL6 9HU
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN147916
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 4 November 2015.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School scores 69.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St James' Church of England Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, St James' Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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