The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Head
- Ms Jade Lord (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Crossfield Road, Wardle, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWardle High School
Secondary · 762m away
Wardle Academy
Secondary · 762m away
Great Howarth College
Independent · 1.1km away
Rydings Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Great Howarth School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Meadows School
Independent · 1.6km away
Kentmere Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James' Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Church of England Primary School take?
St James' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School is in Rochdale, OL12 9JW, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, 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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