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St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

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St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

Unity Way, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8SU

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
213
Ages
5-11
FSM
13.6%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2013

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
81.0%
Writing
88.0%
Maths
88.0%
RWM Combined
81.0%

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About St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall is a primary school in Rossendale, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 81% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 213 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Unity Way, Rossendale, BB4 8SU | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

What is St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall's Ofsted rating?
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall's latest exam results?
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall: KS2 2024/25: 81% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall located?
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall is a primary school in Rossendale, Lancashire (BB4 8SU).
How many pupils attend St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall?
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall has around 213 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall with other schools?
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