The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Carol Woods (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
December 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Altham St James CE Primary School, Altham, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5UH
Rural setting
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Primary · 1.9km away
Accrington Huncoat Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors
Primary · 2.4km away
Padiham Green Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
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Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
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Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Altham St James Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Altham St James Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Altham St James Church of England Primary School?
Altham St James Church of England Primary School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Altham St James Church of England Primary School take?
Altham St James Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Altham St James Church of England Primary School?
Altham St James Church of England Primary School is in Accrington, BB5 5UH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Altham St James Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Altham St James Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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