Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
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Capacity
222
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 222 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Deborah Feltham, it falls under Warrington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2972nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 55 in Warrington.
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 14 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Netball, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Choir, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dorchester Road, Warrington, Warrington, WA5 1XE |
| Headteacher | Deborah Feltham |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.2% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Jun 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2972nd of 13,686
Nationally
424th of 2,065
In North West
23rd of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dorchester Road, Warrington
Warrington, WA5 1XE
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