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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- SIAMs Report (download)
- Ofsted Report 2025 (download)
- Previous (other)
- View all news (other)
- 01200 423599 (Office Hours - 8.15am - 4pm) (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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