The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Nerissa Nicholas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Lonsdale Road, Lonsdale Road, Millom, millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St James' Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James' Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' Catholic Primary School?
St James' Catholic Primary School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Catholic Primary School take?
St James' Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Catholic Primary School?
St James' Catholic Primary School is in millom, LA18 4AS, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James' Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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