Is Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 18th of 59 primary schools in Warrington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School

Q: What are Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Dorchester Road, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1XE

Local ranking18th of 59 primary schools in Warrington

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

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Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 March 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 96.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 222
Boys: 115 (54%)
Girls: 99 (46%)
SEND: 24.3%
FSM Eligible: 35.2%
EAL: 28.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 21.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,387/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 61.1%
Asian Chinese: 10.4%
White Other: 8.6%
Asian Pakistani: 5.0%
Asian Other: 4.1%
Asian Indian: 3.6%
Black African: 2.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%

61.1%

White British

10.4%

Asian Chinese

8.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01925659307

office@sankeyvalleystjames.org.uk

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Dorchester Road

Warrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 133676
UKPRN: 10069417
Establishment No.: 2732

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