A good academy converter school in Rochdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James' Church of England Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Through Love, Serve One Another"
Church of England primary school with a Christian ethos; governance includes Diocese involvement; SIAMS framework used to evaluate the school's Christian distinctiveness.
Headteacher welcomes visitors and emphasises commitment to well-being, high personal and academic standards, and provision of a rich and challenging curriculum in partnership with Watergrove Trust and the governing body.
Clubs
Sports
Larks & Owls (Breakfast & After School Club) provides breakfast and after-school care.
SEND provision uses a graduated Assess–Plan–Do–Review model with adaptive teaching, targeted interventions, use of visual supports or assistive technology, and involvement of external agencies; partnership with parents and carers is emphasized.