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St James' Catholic Primary School
Lonsdale Road, Lonsdale Road, Millom, millom LA18 4AS
St James' Catholic Primary School is a Roman Catholic primary school maintained by the local authority (Cumberland). It has about 180 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Progress, Attendance and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Finances.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is above average and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is poor.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Severe learning difficulty |
| Social, emotional and mental health |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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