The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 20% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
20%
-42.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 53
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Martin (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: Requires Improvement
July 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Coldwaltham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham's Ofsted rating?
St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham?
St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham take?
St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham?
St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham is in Pulborough, RH20 1LW, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham have a sixth form?
No, St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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