Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
About Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School outperforms the Warrington local authority average for Key Stage 2, with 74% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the LA average of 69%. That five-point gap places the school 23rd out of 69 primary schools in the borough, putting it comfortably in the top third of its local peers. The school also scores above the LA average in individual subjects: 90% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, 84% in reading and 74% in writing. At the higher standard, 35% of pupils achieved above expectations in reading and 32% in maths, though only 3% reached that level in writing and the combined RWM measure. Nationally, the school sits in the top 22% of all primary schools for combined expected standards, and in the North West region it ranks 424th out of 2,065 schools. These figures suggest a school that is delivering solidly above-average outcomes for its pupils, particularly in maths and reading.
Key Details
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- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2021Latest monitoring visit (24 Jun 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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