The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 457
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 60.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kenneth Corrall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Stelling Street, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8LW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St James' CofE Primary School Gorton's Ofsted rating?
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' CofE Primary School Gorton?
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton currently has 457 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' CofE Primary School Gorton take?
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' CofE Primary School Gorton?
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton is in Manchester, M18 8LW, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' CofE Primary School Gorton have a sixth form?
No, St James' CofE Primary School Gorton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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