Altham St James Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

The school's vision for children to be the 'best they can be and believe they can make a difference' inspires adults and pupils alike. Leaders have established a school culture that helps every pupil to succeed and belong to a family of learners that will support them.

Leaders swiftly secure a deep knowledge of individual pupils and their families. Leaders take effective action to remove and reduce the barriers to learning that some pupils face. Pupils in this school relish their learning.

They flourish with a high-quality range of activities that they find inspiring.Pupils behave very well. Staff implement a consistent set of expectations.

Pupils consistently rise to these expectations. From the early years onwar...ds, children quickly settle to new routines. By the time they leave Reception, children have secured habits for future success.

Relationships between adults and pupils are highly positive. Pupils copy the adults around them in their relationships with each other. Bullying is almost non-existent.

If it happens, leaders take swift action to make sure that it stops. Pupils want to attend their school. They rarely miss a day.

Pupils know how much their education matters for their future aspirations. Leaders have implemented a carefully structured and ambitious curriculum. Pupils relish the challenge that this curriculum brings.

It is taught well, and pupils enjoy their learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support that helps them to succeed in their learning.Pupils benefit from a broad range of experiences.

For example, many pupils learn to play a musical instrument. Some pupils take part in drama performances, while others learn to dance. Pupils are enthused by these opportunities, which inspire them to pursue new interests.