The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 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
- 66
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mrs Alicia Bellshaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Macclesfield Road, Kettleshulme. High Peak, Cheshire, SK23 7QU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School?
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School currently has 66 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School take?
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School?
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School is in Kettleshulme. High Peak, SK23 7QU, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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