St James' Church of England Academy is a Church of England academy. It has about 220 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Environment, Progress and Admissions.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment:About average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils:About average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is above average.
Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low.
Progress:Below average. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment:Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Finances:Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit