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St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe

Ribble Valley, BB7 1EDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
#9,406
of 13,686 nationally

About St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe

If you're looking for a Church of England primary in the Ribble Valley, the parent view at St James' is a mixed bag worth weighing carefully. Of the 60 families who responded to the Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 73% said they would recommend the school. That's a solid majority, but the detail reveals some sharp divides. On the positive side, 88% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 87% felt their child is safe. A huge 93% said their child can take part in clubs and activities. However, only 36% of parents agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, with 32% disagreeing or strongly disagreeing. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 69 applications for 31 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 23, and all 16 first-preference applicants were offered a place. That suggests strong local demand, but the parent feedback on handling concerns is a clear area to probe on a visit.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGreenacre Street, St. James C of E Primary Schoo, CLITHEROE, Ribble Valley, BB7 1ED
HeadteacherJonathan Leeming
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils277
Free School Meals (FSM)18.4%
School Capacity277 / 315 (88% full)

The full report on this school

What 60 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: stjames-clitheroe.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe

St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.