St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe

URN: 119419 • CLITHEROE BB7 1ED

Overview

Name
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
URN
119419
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jonathan Leeming (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01200423599
Website
Visit
Address
Greenacre Street, CLITHEROE BB7 1ED

Summary

St James' Church of England Primary School in Clitheroe is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 277 pupils, set within a capacity of 315. The school prides itself on creating an inclusive and nurturing environment, underpinned by its Christian ethos. The vision of the school is encapsulated in the word BOLD, encouraging students to Believe in themselves, be Open to new experiences, Love learning, and be Determined to achieve their best.

The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to equip pupils with essential skills and knowledge for their future. High-quality teaching is complemented by a strong emphasis on excellent behaviour and positive attitudes, as highlighted in the latest Ofsted report. The school also benefits from modern facilities alongside older buildings that add character, all situated in a picturesque setting.

St James' maintains close ties with St James’ Church, fostering a strong sense of community. The school welcomes prospective parents for tours throughout the year, providing an opportunity to learn more about its supportive environment and educational offerings. For more information, visit their website at http://www.stjames-clitheroe.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
277
Boys
154
Girls
123
FSM %
18.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-12-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 277 154 123 315 18.40
2024-09-11 287 161 126 315 20.90
2023-09-11 284 153 131 315 21.80
2022-09-11 284 153 131 315 21.80
2021-09-11 309 167 142 315 17.80
2020-09-11 316 169 147 315 13.90

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