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St James CofE Primary School
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St James CofE Primary School
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- Elmbridge KT13 8PL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Routine use of mathematical apparatus and visual images for pupils of all abilities helps them to develop a firm understanding of important mathematical concepts.
Success of the Curriculum: The rich and wide-ranging learning experiences offered to pupils support their learning well.
Areas Needing Improvement: The development of pupils鈥� skills in some subjects like science and geography is not always as systematic as it is in English and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: A much sharper focus on pupils who have fallen behind means that many are starting to catch up quickly now.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils demonstrate consistently excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Excellent leadership of provision for pupils who have special educational needs or disability has secured substantial improvement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in 鈥榓n incredibly caring environment鈥� with virtually no bullying or derogatory language.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Genuine awareness and care for pupils鈥� well-being runs deeply through the school at all levels.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe St James as 鈥榓 warm, friendly and strongly supported school at the heart of the community鈥�.
Parental Involvement: The school provides opportunities for parents to meet their child鈥檚 teacher and receive individual pupils鈥� reports.
Extracurricular Activities: Extra-curricular clubs are highly popular, including among disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Outdoor Facilities: Leaders have identified that the outdoor area is less well developed than provision indoors and are taking action.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work closely with leaders to integrate numerous strengths in the quality of teaching across the school. Staff morale is high and there is a strong sense of teamwork.
Impact on Student Progress: Increased academic rigour in teaching has been significant, especially for older pupils refining their writing skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils鈥� understanding carefully throughout lessons and by reviewing their work closely.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers judge the level of challenge sharply enough for the most and least able pupils.
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About Us
St James CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 419 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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St. James is a joyful, loving, and welcoming school.
Our goal is to provide our kids the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to prosper and contribute as future members of society in a varied and ever-changing environment.
We offer a robust and varied curriculum that is further enriched by our facilities and grounds, school trips and residential visits, and the use of expertise outside of the classroom. All of these initiatives support our goals for rich, in-person, and meaningful experiences.
We think that children learn best when they are content and safe, in a setting that provides hands-on training and a variety of chances.
We are fortunate to have a team of knowledgeable and dedicated staff members and governors that collaborate to ensure that our school keeps improving.
As we continue on our mission to give our kids the greatest education possible, we are proud of our school.
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Our goal is to provide our kids the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to prosper and contribute as future members of society in a varied and ever-changing environment.
We offer a robust and varied curriculum that is further enriched by our facilities and grounds, school trips and residential visits, and the use of expertise outside of the classroom. All of these initiatives support our goals for rich, in-person, and meaningful experiences.
We think that children learn best when they are content and safe, in a setting that provides hands-on training and a variety of chances.
We are fortunate to have a team of knowledgeable and dedicated staff members and governors that collaborate to ensure that our school keeps improving.
As we continue on our mission to give our kids the greatest education possible, we are proud of our school.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 25.8 | 25 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 69% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9.25% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 109 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 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 | 81% 3 | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 8 | 11.82% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 108 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 96 | 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 | 78% 15 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 5 | 11.19% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 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 | 63% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 11.6% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1