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St James' Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2QN, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.5 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
212
Capacity
218
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 94% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong overall performance. It boasts a 69% rate for pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% nationally. However, only 17% of students reached the higher standard, indicating some room for improvement in challenging higher-achieving students.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other5.7%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed Other2.4%
Other1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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52.05032, -2.70956 · HR1 2QN
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN151073
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjamesceschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James' Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School scores 93.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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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