The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-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 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 130
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Miss Claire Willows (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Bells Drove, Sutton St James, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 0JG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sutton St James Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sutton St James Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sutton St James Community Primary School?
Sutton St James Community Primary School currently has 130 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sutton St James Community Primary School take?
Sutton St James Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sutton St James Community Primary School?
Sutton St James Community Primary School is in Spalding, PE12 0JG, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sutton St James Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sutton St James Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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