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St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Strong leadership in early reading and phonics ensures high standards
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and balanced curriculum with high attendance rates
Areas Needing Improvement: History and geography work not as developed as English and mathematics
Performance in Maths & Reading: Results in reading remain high, mathematics improving
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support helps pupils catch up when necessary
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have very good attitudes to learning and demonstrate confidence
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality individual support for pupils with special educational needs
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils kept safe and bullying sorted quickly when it occurs
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know all pupils well, safeguarding is effective
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school and its committed staff
Parental Involvement: Parents recognize value of communication with staff
Extracurricular Activities: School offers various activities including science experiment day
Outdoor Facilities: Early years classroom and outdoor learning area are well organized and attractive
Teacher Engagement: Staff are responsive to feedback and seek ways to improve
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching meets pupils’ needs well, resulting in good progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and useful feedback ensure high-quality teaching
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies in meeting needs of most able pupils
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St James Church of England Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hampshire, South East.

It has 226 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.

At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
Snobe grade
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B-
B-
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 22.3 - 23.4
Proficient Math 104 111 103
Proficient Read 106 107 107
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 97 97
Reading 106 99 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 61% 56.83% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16% 8.18% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.1 Average
Writing 0.4 Average
Maths -0.6 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 1 98 96
Reading 104 1 99 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 66% 5 63.86% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 17% 1 11.36% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.2 Average
Writing 0.6 Average
Maths -0.5 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 2 98 94
Reading 105 2 99 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 71% 64.5% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16% 4 11.54% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.2 Below Average
Writing -1.5 Below Average
Maths -2.4 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 98 93
Reading 107 99 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 71% 62.79% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 12% 10.67% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.6 Average
Writing -2.1 Below Average
Maths -1.2 Below Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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