The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 192
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 32.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mr Andrew Hayes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriestley College
16 plus · 595m away
Willow Green CIO
Special school · 864m away
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Stockton Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Latchford St James CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Latchford St James CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Latchford St James CofE Primary School?
Latchford St James CofE Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Latchford St James CofE Primary School take?
Latchford St James CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Latchford St James CofE Primary School?
Latchford St James CofE Primary School is in Warrington, WA4 1AP, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Latchford St James CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Latchford St James CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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