St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham, Pulborough

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Percentages of all pupils on roll in 2022. Local figures represent the aggregate pupil populations of the ten closest nearby schools.

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St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham

Church Lane, Coldwaltham, Pulborough RH20 1LW

https://www.st-james-coldwaltham.w-sussex.sch.uk/

St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (West Sussex). It has about 70 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. Ofsted last inspected the school in January 2025.

Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Finances.

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Other schools nearby

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Distance (miles)	Score	Name
1.6		Fittleworth CofE Village School
2.2		Bury CofE Primary School
2.4		Amberley CofE Primary School
2.4		St Mary's Church of England Primary School
3.9		Petworth Cof E Primary School
3.9		Duncton CofE Junior School
4.1		Storrington Primary School
4.4		West Chiltington Community Primary School
5.0		Thakeham Primary School
5.8		Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)
5.8		St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Arundel
6.1		Wisborough Green Primary School

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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average.

Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community.

Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.

Progress: About average. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is above average and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)

Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.

Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit

Attainment: Poor. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)

Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.

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