St James' Catholic Primary School
Lonsdale Road, Lonsdale Road, Millom, Millom, LA18 4ASOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James' Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Millom for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 48th of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 January 2014, report published 14 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 June 2023
Pupils make a strong contribution to the sense of calm that exists at the school. They are kind, caring and well mannered. They respond well to the high expectations that leaders have of their achievement and conduct. Pupils are happy. Pupils said that they feel confident to speak to staff if they have any worries or concerns. Leaders deal effectively with any rare cases of bullying that occur. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils, including those that benefit from the specially resourced provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are fully included in the life of the school. Most pupils, including those in the early years, thrive at the school. Pupils enjoy taking part in a wide range of activities that help them to develop their talents and interests. These include clubs such as drama, art and the aiming high club, which help pupils to become confident and resilient young people. Pupils benefit from the trips that leaders make available to them. The trips are closely linked to the curriculum. These include a city visit to London, and a geography field trip to Coniston which helps pupils to learn about the history of the local copper mines.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers' subject knowledge is not as secure as it could be. As a result, teachers sometimes miss opportunities to address the misconceptions that pupils have about their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers receive the support that they need to accurately identify and address the misconceptions that some pupils have so that these pupils achieve as well as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
186 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St James' Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millom Infant School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Not published |
| Black Combe Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 50% met the expected standard |
| Haverigg Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Askam Village School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 26% met the expected standard |
| Thwaites School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 29% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anna Orchard
- Phone
- 01229772731
- Address
- Lonsdale Road, Lonsdale Road, Millom, Millom, LA18 4AS
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112351
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.