Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Lancashire). It has about 100 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In November 2014 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Attendance.
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Environment:Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Attainment:About average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions:About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average.
Finances:About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress:About average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils:There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.