St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney

A good academy converter school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney.

Wantage, OX120JN Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 October 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Causeway
East Hanney
Wantage, OX120JN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142664
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
The Causeway, East Hanney, Wantage, OX12 0JN
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Oxford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
207
Free School Meals
18.3% (38 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
8.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.8 (8.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 102.0
2023 102.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 107.0
2024 100.0 102.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
21
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
207 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning together with courage and kindness."

Community Courage Kindness

St James CE Primary School is a Church of England school with Christian values at its heart, emphasising community, courage and kindness and operating within the Cambrian Learning Trust.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

I-Rock Craft Club Elite Sports Basketball MF Martial Arts MF Dance Individual piano lessons Singing

Sports

Basketball Martial Arts Dance

Facilities

field and forest area (used for outdoor learning) sandpit

Curriculum Highlights

Thematic learning approach with core curriculum drivers Adventure, Curiosity and Empathy. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and plans through a topic-based curriculum.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Club @ St James Breakfast Club runs 7:30am–8:45am (£6.00 per session, includes breakfast). Afterschool Club runs 3:20pm–6:00pm (£12.00 per session, includes hot tea).

SEND Provision

SEND information is provided, including SEND information report 2024 and SEND and Inclusion policies referenced in the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion section of the site.

Admissions Criteria

Older children may transfer to the school at any stage provided there is a vacancy in their year group.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: 7:30–8:45am = £6.00 (includes breakfast). Afterschool Club: 3:20pm–6:00pm = £12.00 (includes hot tea).

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