The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr James Atherton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Slater Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 7SH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoss Side Primary School
Primary · 467m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 804m away
Aurora Brooklands School
Independent · 1.1km away
Academy@Worden
Secondary · 1.2km away
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Northbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Woodlea Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leyland St James Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leyland St James Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leyland St James Church of England Primary School?
Leyland St James Church of England Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leyland St James Church of England Primary School take?
Leyland St James Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leyland St James Church of England Primary School?
Leyland St James Church of England Primary School is in Leyland, PR26 7SH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leyland St James Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Leyland 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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