The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Frances Brady (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Regent Street, Rossendale, Haslingden, Lancashire, BB4 5HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaslingden Primary School
Primary · 641m away
Hillside Nursery School
Nursery · 837m away
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Haslingden Broadway Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
Special school · 1.9km away
Maple House School
Independent · 1.9km away
Belmont School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School?
Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School take?
Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School?
Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School is in Haslingden, BB4 5HQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Haslingden 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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