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St James' CofE Junior School
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St James' CofE Junior School
- Primary
- Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1NY
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| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is promoted well, pupils read with confidence and fluency by the end of key stage 2.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum, ensuring staff are well trained to deliver it effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, curriculum design is being refined and assessment strategies are less well developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, explaining their learning confidently in most subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems identify when a pupil is falling behind in reading, ensuring prompt support to keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are well-mannered, and respect people of different faiths and backgrounds.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff ensure pupils with SEND receive effective support to access the same curriculum successfully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff act quickly to stop any bullying, developing a strong safeguarding culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff have regular training on safeguarding, ensuring prompt action to concerns.
Parent Feedback: Many parents spoke positively about the school.
Parental Involvement: School involves parents through Ofsted Parent View and discussing safeguarding concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy numerous extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-resourced library and dedicated reading areas are highly valued.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the consideration of their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils, including those with SEND, listen attentively and poor behaviour rarely disturbs learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on pupils' understanding help address misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, staff's assessment strategies are less developed affecting knowledge retention.
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About Us
St James' CofE Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 131 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 25.8 | 12.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 102 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 92 | 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 | 39% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.38% | 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 | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | 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 | 106 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 5 | 93 | 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 | 68% 6 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 10 | 9.28% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below 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 | 106 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 92 | 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 | 62% 1 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 10 | 8.1% | 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 | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 107 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 86 | 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 | 61% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.05% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James' CofE Junior School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1