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St James Church of England Primary Academy

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityMedway
AddressHigh Street, ME3 0BS
School Websitewww.stjamesisleofgrain.org.uk
Telephone1634270341
URN138974

School Census

Total 199
Girls/Boys 95/104
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.7%/52.3%
% pupils where English not first language 3.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 58
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/01/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
23/01/2018 Good
08/05/2014 Good
Inspection Date 23/01/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 08/05/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
23 May 2023School inspectionView
23 January 2018Full inspection: GoodView
08 May 2014Full inspection: GoodView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard76%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard4%
Reading104
Maths103
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard55
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0
Reading101
Maths101
Reading Progress-3.9
Writing Progress0.3
Maths Progress-3.2
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard38%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading99
Maths100
Reading Progress-0.9
Writing Progress3.6
Maths Progress-0.9
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard45%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard5%
Reading101
Maths101
Reading Progress-3.2
Writing Progress0.6
Maths Progress-1.8

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications21
As First Preference16
As second preference2
As third preference1
Total Offers Made16
first preference offers16
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications23
As First Preference19
As second preference0
As third preference1
Total Offers Made19
first preference offers19
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications25
As First Preference22
As second preference0
As third preference2
Total Offers Made22
first preference offers22
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications28
As First Preference27
As second preference0
As third preference0
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers27
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications22
As First Preference19
As second preference1
As third preference0
Total Offers Made20
first preference offers19
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications23
As First Preference22
As second preference0
As third preference0
Total Offers Made22
first preference offers22
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications27
As First Preference26
As second preference0
As third preference1
Total Offers Made27
first preference offers26
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications14
As First Preference12
As second preference1
As third preference0
Total Offers Made13
first preference offers12
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications18
As First Preference18
As second preference0
As third preference0
Total Offers Made18
first preference offers18
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications31
As First Preference25
As second preference2
As third preference3
Total Offers Made26
first preference offers25
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications15
As First Preference12
As second preference1
As third preference2
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers12
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
72%
agree
22%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
83%
agree
11%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
56%
agree
33%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
11%
agree
6%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
11%
not applicable
67%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
50%
agree
28%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
11%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
67%
agree
6%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
not applicable
17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
0%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
0%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
56%
agree
22%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
78%
agree
6%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
39%
agree
44%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
50%
agree
39%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
39%
agree
56%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
50%
agree
22%
disagree
17%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
89%
no
11%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
94.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
2.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1%
african ethnic origin
1%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
91.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
3%
african ethnic origin
2.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1%

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