The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 277
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Leeming (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Greenacre Street, St. James C of E Primary Schoo, CLITHEROE, Lancashire, BB7 1ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRibblesdale School
All-through · Grammar · Very close
Ribblesdale Nursery School
Nursery · Grammar · Very close
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 381m away
Edisford Primary School
Primary · 773m away
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Secondary · 918m away
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Primary · 981m away
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moorland School Limited
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe's Ofsted rating?
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe?
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe currently has 277 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe take?
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe?
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe is in CLITHEROE, BB7 1ED, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe have a sixth form?
No, St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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