Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The overall absence rate measures the percentage of possible sessions (half-days) missed by pupils across the academic year, including both authorised and unauthorised absences.

This absence rate is broadly in line with the national average. Most schools typically see rates between 5–7%, influenced by seasonal illness and local factors.

📊 📊 Ang St James CofE Primary School ay niraranggo ang 11,330th mula sa 20,481 na mga paaralan sa buong bansa

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The suspension rate shows the percentage of pupils who received at least one fixed-period suspension during the academic year. A single pupil suspended multiple times counts once.

This suspension rate is below average, which usually reflects either a strong pastoral support system or a school community with fewer behavioural challenges.

📊 📊 Ang St James CofE Primary School ay niraranggo ang 10,994th mula sa 20,495 na mga paaralan sa buong bansa

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The permanent exclusion rate shows the percentage of pupils permanently excluded from the school during the academic year. This is the most serious sanction a headteacher can apply.

Permanent exclusion is rare across most schools. Many schools report zero permanent exclusions in any given year.

📊 📊 Ang St James CofE Primary School ay niraranggo ang 1st mula sa 20,495 na mga paaralan sa buong bansa

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The number of full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers employed at the school. Part-time teachers are counted proportionally (e.g. a teacher working 3 days counts as 0.6 FTE).

Teacher numbers typically reflect the size and funding of the school. A school with 9 FTE teachers is relatively small. Changes over time may indicate growth, budget pressures, or restructuring.

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The number of full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching assistants employed at the school, including higher-level teaching assistants (HLTAs).

Teaching assistant numbers vary widely between schools. The number of TAs usually depends on the school's SEN population, funding, and teaching model.

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The pupil-to-teacher ratio (PTR) divides the total number of pupils by the number of FTE teachers. It indicates how many pupils each teacher is responsible for on average, though actual class sizes may differ.

This pupil-to-teacher ratio is within the normal range for most schools. The national average typically sits between 18–22 for primaries.

📊 📊 Ang St James CofE Primary School ay niraranggo ang 13,277th mula sa 23,374 na mga paaralan sa buong bansa

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: Teacher turnover rate shows the percentage of teachers who left the school during the academic year. This includes retirements, resignations, and transfers.

A turnover rate above 20% is typically considered high and may suggest recruitment challenges, workload pressures, or leadership changes.

📊 📊 Ang St James CofE Primary School ay niraranggo ang 15,098th mula sa 20,327 na mga paaralan sa buong bansa

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The teacher sickness absence rate shows the percentage of possible teaching days lost to sickness absence across all teachers during the academic year.

A teacher absence rate above 5% is higher than the national average and may indicate workforce wellbeing challenges or an above-average level of long-term sickness.

📊 📊 Ang St James CofE Primary School ay niraranggo ang 4,205th mula sa 18,810 na mga paaralan sa buong bansa

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The average number of days lost to sickness absence per teacher during the academic year. This includes both short-term and long-term absences.

This level of teacher absence days is within or below the typical range for most schools.

📊 📊 Ang St James CofE Primary School ay niraranggo ang 3,476th mula sa 18,799 na mga paaralan sa buong bansa

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The percentage of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals (FSM). FSM eligibility is widely used as a proxy indicator for socio-economic disadvantage.

An FSM rate above 30% is significantly above the national average and typically indicates a school serving a community with higher levels of deprivation.

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The percentage of pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEN), including both SEN Support and those with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans.

An SEN rate above 20% is higher than the national average and may indicate strong SEN identification practices or a school that attracts families seeking good SEN provision.

📊 📊 Ang St James CofE Primary School ay niraranggo ang 7,564th mula sa 27,368 na mga paaralan sa buong bansa

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The percentage of pupils receiving SEN Support — the first tier of SEN provision, where additional help is provided within the school without an EHC plan.

This level of SEN Support is above the national average. The proportion often reflects how the school identifies and categorises additional needs.

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The percentage of pupils with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan — the highest level of SEN support, involving a legally binding document specifying the provision required.

An EHC rate above 5% is higher than typical and may indicate the school has specialist provision or a strong reputation for supporting complex needs.

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The total number of school places available (capacity). This is the physical capacity based on the school's buildings and grounds.

A capacity of 210 places is typical for a primary school.

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The total number of pupils on roll — the actual number of pupils attending the school.

The school currently has 188 pupils on roll. This figure can change from year to year based on admissions, in-year transfers, and demographic trends in the local area.

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths (RWM combined) at the end of Key Stage 2. This is the headline measure for primary school attainment.

This attainment level is broadly around the national average. The national benchmark typically sits between 55–65%.

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The KS2 Reading progress score measures how much progress pupils have made in reading between the end of KS1 and KS2, compared to pupils nationally with similar starting points. A score of 0 is average; positive means above average.

A progress score near zero indicates pupils are making broadly average progress compared to similar pupils nationally.

Ano ang ibig sabihin nito: The KS2 Maths progress score measures how much progress pupils have made in maths between KS1 and KS2, compared to pupils nationally with similar starting points.

A maths progress score above 1.0 usually reflects strong mathematical teaching and a well-structured curriculum.