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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
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- Chorley PR6 0TE
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Highly trained staff teach the phonics programme very effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a highly ambitious curriculum that enables all pupils to be successful.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use a range of effective strategies to identify gaps in knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely additional support is put in place for pupils who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably and learning is rarely interrupted.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers are highly skilled in how they adapt the delivery of the curriculum for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have put in place effective systems to identify bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that the curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to learn about the dangers they may face.
Parent Feedback: Parents鈥� views are considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback or to find out what other parents think.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a rich variety of trips including visits to different places of worship and museums.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive high-quality training and support from leaders and external organisations.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers skilfully connect new learning with existing knowledge, ensuring pupil achievement is exceptional.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers provide activities exceptionally well crafted to deepen knowledge and understanding.
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About Us
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 233 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We have created a shared mission statement at St. James' with the help of our students, staff, parents, governors, church, and larger community.
This mission guides who we are and what we do, and it permeates all we do.
As a school, we make an effort to pursue excellence in all spheres of learning as well as in how we treat one another.
The school's mission is to complete the requirements of the National Curriculum and, in addition, to: foster a Christian ethos and atmosphere that is nurturing, encouraging, and stimulating for students to grow.
to guarantee that all students have an equal opportunity in the curriculum.
In turn, these principles support not only the Christian ethos and objectives of Chorley St. James' Church of England Primary School but also help to prepare the students for the obligations and responsibilities of adult life.
We are dedicated to fostering the core "British values" of respect for one another, tolerance, discernment of right from evil, liberty, and the necessity of laws as a church school with a distinctively Christian culture.
The basic British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for people of all religions and beliefs should be taught in schools.
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This mission guides who we are and what we do, and it permeates all we do.
As a school, we make an effort to pursue excellence in all spheres of learning as well as in how we treat one another.
The school's mission is to complete the requirements of the National Curriculum and, in addition, to: foster a Christian ethos and atmosphere that is nurturing, encouraging, and stimulating for students to grow.
to guarantee that all students have an equal opportunity in the curriculum.
In turn, these principles support not only the Christian ethos and objectives of Chorley St. James' Church of England Primary School but also help to prepare the students for the obligations and responsibilities of adult life.
We are dedicated to fostering the core "British values" of respect for one another, tolerance, discernment of right from evil, liberty, and the necessity of laws as a church school with a distinctively Christian culture.
The basic British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for people of all religions and beliefs should be taught in schools.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.9 | 25.8 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.4% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% 21 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 10 | 9.2% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 21 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 9.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.79% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1