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St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
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St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
- Primary
- Manchester M18 8LW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers' good subject knowledge in phonics contributes to strong reading progress.
Success of the Curriculum: A broad and balanced curriculum ignites pupils' interests and promotes cooperation and resilience.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve grammar, punctuation, and spelling to meet expected standards in key stages 1 and 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils did well in reading, writing, and mathematics, especially the most able pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Highly skilled support staff ensure pupils catch up quickly with their reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are eager to learn, value opportunities, and behave well in school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEN make strong progress, supported by highly skilled staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is no bullying; pupils feel safe and valued by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The welfare of pupils is given high priority; there is high-quality training and support for families.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the support and care provided by the school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders effectively encourage parental engagement through events and workshops.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy many clubs during lunchtime and after school.
Outdoor Facilities: Improvements to the outdoor area enhance learning and promote exploration.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers' strong subject knowledge and positive relationships contribute to good teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' high expectations ensure good-quality teaching and strong pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Swift action is taken where variations in teaching quality are identified.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers effectively use assessment information to meet pupils' needs and improve learning.
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About Us
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 447 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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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On March 1, 2015, St. James, a sponsored academy, joined the SS Simon and Jude Multi Academy Trust T/A Vantage Academy Trust family.
We sincerely hope that this has provided you with some insight into the philosophy and instruction at St. James Church of England Primary School.
As a trust, we are steadfastly devoted to enhancing outcomes for all kids and helping underperforming schools turn into inspiring and secure learning environments.
Through prayer and thought, as well as holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Harvest, we spread Christian principles.
All of our kids at St. James should develop their own faith.
Linking the key holidays provides a framework for our younger children to learn more about the history of their own faith.
Here at St. James, we encourage lifelong learning through advancing fundamental abilities like reading and writing as well as by cultivating real-world experiences like travelling to the post office.
In our Assertive Mentoring Program, all of our kids study their times tables in addition to traditional life skills for contemporary kids.
At St. James, we encourage all of our students to develop a passion for learning that extends beyond the classroom and into the larger community.
Children are encouraged to embark on a road of self-discovery here at St. James.
In addition to learning how to behave and respect others, children also learn how to take ownership of their own education and personal growth.
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We sincerely hope that this has provided you with some insight into the philosophy and instruction at St. James Church of England Primary School.
As a trust, we are steadfastly devoted to enhancing outcomes for all kids and helping underperforming schools turn into inspiring and secure learning environments.
Through prayer and thought, as well as holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Harvest, we spread Christian principles.
All of our kids at St. James should develop their own faith.
Linking the key holidays provides a framework for our younger children to learn more about the history of their own faith.
Here at St. James, we encourage lifelong learning through advancing fundamental abilities like reading and writing as well as by cultivating real-world experiences like travelling to the post office.
In our Assertive Mentoring Program, all of our kids study their times tables in addition to traditional life skills for contemporary kids.
At St. James, we encourage all of our students to develop a passion for learning that extends beyond the classroom and into the larger community.
Children are encouraged to embark on a road of self-discovery here at St. James.
In addition to learning how to behave and respect others, children also learn how to take ownership of their own education and personal growth.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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A+
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 26.4 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 107 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 101 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 47% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.08% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 72% 1 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.65% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 73% | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 8.7% | 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 | 6.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 7.6 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 6.6 | Well 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 73% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.2% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above 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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Local authority ratio 19 : 1