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St James' Church of England Primary School
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St James' Church of England Primary School
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- Rochdale OL12 9JW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have placed reading firmly at the centre of the school’s curriculum, and in phonics lessons, pupils learn to read in carefully planned and logical steps.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned a detailed and interesting curriculum which is closely matched to pupils’ needs.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, leaders are making refinements to the curriculum structure to ensure that teachers know what steps in learning pupils need to make.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in mathematics and early reading and phonics, indicating these areas were a focus.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide effective support for any pupils who need additional help in learning to read accurately and fluently.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, do not give up when work is tricky, and cooperate effectively. They strive to achieve rewards for exemplary behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders work closely with teachers, parents, and carers to ensure that the needs of pupils with SEND are identified quickly and accurately.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with bullying swiftly and appropriately, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that staff have regular safeguarding training, and they follow the latest government guidance when dealing with any safeguarding concerns.
Parental Involvement: Pupils are fully involved in village life, and parents are engaged through events and daily school interactions.
Parent Feedback: Responses to Ofsted Parent View indicate varied feedback from parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from participating in a wide range of sporting events, including lacrosse, football, and cross-country running.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide regular training, which means that staff have expertise in the teaching of reading.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks are made to see how well pupils are remembering important knowledge, which helps ensure students do not move too quickly onto new work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a small number of subjects, systems for assessing pupils' progress over time are not fully developed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should ensure that assessment systems are developed in all subjects so that information collected can be used effectively.
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About Us
St James' Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 210 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 30 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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Due to the importance of contextualising learning and growth against a grasp of what it means to be a human and how the world functions, character education is necessary.
Lists of virtues and ideals might be useful in helping people comprehend what character education might look like in the classroom, but they are ineffective in the absence of a clear and compelling sense of purpose.
The ultimate goal of education, in our opinion, should be to promote "living in all its completeness."
For this, character education is crucial.
Character education must put a strong emphasis on the development of the whole kid within this wide narrative of education's ultimate goal.
Any conversation about ultimate goals, particularly conversations about character development, always reveals points of contention.
As a result, we as educators need to learn to be flexible.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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C
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 30 | 21.5 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 105 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 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 | 77% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 4.48% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 105 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 100 | 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 | 73% 4 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 6.57% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 69% | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 5.69% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
30 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James' Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1