The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 44% 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 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
- 161
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 44.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Young (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Lyme Street, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaydock English Martyrs' Primary School
Primary · Very close
Grange Valley Primary School
Primary · 671m away
Haydock High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Lyme Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Legh Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Willow Bank School
Special school · 1.9km away
Ascent Autism Specialist College
Special school · 2.0km away
The District CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School currently has 161 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 St Helens, WA11 0NL, in the St. Helens 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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