The James Cambell Primary School is an academy. It has about 580 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In February 2020 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Attendance.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances:Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions:Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite low.
Attainment:Below average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment:Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is poor.
Progress:Poor. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is poor and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Provision for special educational needs
Social, emotional and mental health
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.