Altham St James Church of England Primary School is a primary voluntary-aided school in Accrington, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Altham St James Church of England Primary School has 73% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.0%.
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At Altham St James Church of England Primary School, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
73% met the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths.
Altham St James Church of England Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Altham St James Church of England Primary School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Altham St James Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Altham St James Church of England Primary School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Altham St James Church of England Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
10/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
2/mo
20% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.1
Bus Stops
7
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.