St James' Church of England Primary School
Lyme Street, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 0NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in St Helens for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 76 schools in St. Helens. It ranks 15th of 37 primary schools in St Helens. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 February 2012, report published 27 February 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this school. They are kind and respectful towards each other. Pupils said that the best thing about their school is the people in it. There is a strong sense of teamwork that permeates across the whole school community. Staff at all levels have high expectations for every pupil. This has led to vast improvements in the quality of education that is on offer, alongside many other aspects of school life. Leaders continuously strive to provide pupils with the best opportunities they can. Many pupils develop into well-rounded citizens, who achieve well, by the time they leave school. There is a calm atmosphere around school. Staff are consistent in their approach to managing behaviour. Pupils have a good understanding of what bullying means. If bullying or name calling happens, it is reported and leaders deal with it effectively. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupil leadership is prioritised at school. Pupils enjoy the many opportunities to act as reading leaders, marvellous musicians and worship warriors. This helps pupils to become responsible. Many pupils are involved in these roles, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils struggle to recall their previous learning. This is because the curriculum is new and teachers are not fully aware of the gaps in pupils' prior learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers identify and overcome the gaps in pupils' learning before moving onto the subject content in the new curriculum.
- In a small number of subjects, subject leaders are refining the essential knowledge that they want pupils to know. In these subjects, some pupils do not learn as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that teachers are clear about the knowledge that pupils should learn and the order in which this will be taught.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
161 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St James' Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Grange Valley Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Lyme Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Legh Vale Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| The District CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jennifer Young
- Phone
- 01744678545
- Address
- Lyme Street, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 0NL
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- URN
- 146429
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.