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St James' Church of England Junior School
Upton Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4JU, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.6 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
203
Capacity
236
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With 92% of parents recommending the school, it demonstrates strong satisfaction among families despite its Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. The school performs in the top 70% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, although only 9% of students achieve the higher standard. Limited published data suggests there may be areas for growth, but overall, the supportive community could be a positive factor for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 15 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian19.2%
White British16.7%
Asian Other11.8%
White Other11.8%
Black African11.8%
Asian Bangladeshi6.4%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Black Other2.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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51.85749, -2.23307 · GL1 4JU
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN150509
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.st-james-junior.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Church of England Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St James' Church of England Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 September 2021.
Is St James' Church of England Junior School a good school?
St James' Church of England Junior School scores 9.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Junior School?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, St James' Church of England Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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