The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Ottaway (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Causeway, East Hanney, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 0JN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney's Ofsted rating?
St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney?
St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney take?
St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney?
St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney is in Wantage, OX12 0JN, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney have a sixth form?
No, St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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