The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- FSM
- 33.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Feltham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Location
Dorchester Road, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1XE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gregory's Catholic High School
Secondary · 610m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Great Sankey Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Penketh High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11
Miscellaneous · 1.3km away
Advanced Education -Thames
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School?
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School take?
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School?
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School is in Warrington, WA5 1XE, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sankey Valley 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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