Altham St James Church of England Primary School
URN: 119577 • Accrington BB5 5UH
Overview
- Name
- Altham St James Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119577
- 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
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carol Woods (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282772174
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Altham St James CE Primary School, Accrington BB5 5UH
Summary
Altham St James Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Accrington, Lancashire. With a small student body of 81 pupils, the school fosters a close-knit, family-like environment that emphasizes a child-centred approach to education. The school is committed to integrating the values of the Church of England into daily learning, promoting a sense of community and spiritual growth among students.
The curriculum at Altham St James is designed to be engaging and inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school works collaboratively with families, friends, and the local church community to enhance the educational experience and support children's development. Regular newsletters highlight student achievements and extracurricular activities, such as sports, which are integral to the school's ethos.
Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff, including the Headteacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), ensuring that all children receive the guidance they need to thrive. The school encourages open communication with parents and guardians, fostering a strong partnership in the educational journey of each child.
The curriculum at Altham St James is designed to be engaging and inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school works collaboratively with families, friends, and the local church community to enhance the educational experience and support children's development. Regular newsletters highlight student achievements and extracurricular activities, such as sports, which are integral to the school's ethos.
Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff, including the Headteacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), ensuring that all children receive the guidance they need to thrive. The school encourages open communication with parents and guardians, fostering a strong partnership in the educational journey of each child.
Useful links
- Governor Information & Attendance (governance)
- School SEND Documents (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- LCC Send (external site) (sen)
- Policies (other)
- Altham St James' Church of England Primary School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Welcome (other)
- About Our School (other)
- Privacy Policy (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
- 63
- Pupils
- 81
- Boys
- 43
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 7.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 81 | 43 | 38 | 63 | 7.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 79 | 46 | 33 | 63 | 8.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 70 | 41 | 29 | 63 | 4.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 70 | 41 | 29 | 63 | 4.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 65 | 40 | 25 | 63 | 3.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 63 | 35 | 28 | 63 | 3.20 |
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