VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Altham St James Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 16/11/2021Ages 4–1181 pupilsChurch of England
Altham St James Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Accrington, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 81 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/11/2021, Altham St James Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Accrington can view Altham St James Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence7.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher17.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals7.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Accrington
All schools in Accrington →Read St John's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miSimonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miAccrington Huncoat Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 miSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-MoorsGood · 1.5 miAccrington Peel Park Primary School2.3 miAccrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.3 mi
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