St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
Greenacre Street, St. James C of E Primary Schoo, Clitheroe, BB7 1EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe is a primary school in Clitheroe for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 9th of 12 primary schools in Clitheroe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 June 2015, report published 22 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
Pupils are happy and nurtured at this school. They feel safe and are well cared for by staff,who will help them if they have any worries. The school has high expectations for the achievement of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Right from the start of the early years, children and pupils in key stages 1 and 2 are immersed in an environment that is rich in number and vocabulary. Children in the Reception Year benefit from the engaging curriculum, which ensures that they develop a solid foundation in reading and mathematics. This prepares them well for Year 1. Pupils across the school achieve well. Pupils' behaviour is very positive. In lessons, and during lunchtimes and breaktimes, pupils move around the school calmly and sensibly. They respond to the kind direction of staff, who are quick to praise pupils' positive conduct. The school prepares pupils well for life beyond school and for the next steps in their education. They do this by providing opportunities for leadership, for example, by being a member of the active school council. Older pupils act as 'buddies' and playleaders for younger pupils.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not fully develop the appropriate foundations that they need for their written communication. As a result, pupils' writing fluency is not as developed as it could be as they move through the curriculum. The school should ensure that there is an increased emphasis on teaching pupils writing skills and knowledge so that they are well prepared to tackle the requirements of each stage of their education.
- On occasion, teachers do not match learning activities sufficiently well to the knowledge that is set out in the curriculum. This means that, at times, some pupils do not learn key curriculum content as well as they should. The school should ensure that teachers have the knowledge and skills that they need to design learning activities that help pupils to learn the curriculum in sufficient depth.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
262 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Edisford Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Moorland School Limited | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Leeming
- Phone
- 01200423599
- Address
- Greenacre Street, St. James C of E Primary Schoo, Clitheroe, BB7 1ED
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119419
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.