The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 124
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Katherine Clough (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Syresham, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5HL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery currently has 124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery take?
Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery is in Brackley, NN13 5HL, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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