Audlem St James' CofE Primary School

A good academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Audlem St James' CofE Primary School.

Crewe, CW30HH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
4 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Heathfield Road
Audlem
Crewe, CW30HH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148489
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Heathfield Road, Audlem, Crewe, CW3 0HH
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CORNOVII TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
181
Free School Meals
11.6% (21 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
181 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let your light shine (Matthew 5:16)"

Christian values

Church of England (C E) Primary School with Christian ethos; has links to St James Church and Church Services.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Tiger Club – before/after school care Afterschool Club

Curriculum Highlights

Audlem Curriculum Map EYFS Curriculum English Mathematics Science RE IT Humanities Art Music DT PE MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) PSHCE/RSE (Relationships & Sex Education) 5Rs ASJ Online Learning

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Tiger Club – before/after school care

SEND Provision

We celebrate diversity and ensure learning is inclusive. Children with SEND or additional needs are supported through adaptive teaching, targeted interventions and enabling environments so that they can achieve success.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are processed through Cheshire East Council; Governing Body is responsible for admissions. See Admissions Policy. Primary Reception admissions timetable for 2026 is 15 January 2026.

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