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Premier St James

Inspected 25 Feb 2026 · URN 2765205

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Summary

No overall grade in this framework

Clare Walton

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  • Framework verified

    Report card

  • Group verified

    Evolution Sports Ltd

  • Inspection datesingle source

    25 Feb 2026

  • Inspectors verified

    Clare Walton

  • Postcode verified

    CV12 9PF

  • Name on report verified

    Premier St James

  • URN verified

    2765205

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  • Findings35w0
  • Leadership265w+82
  • What needs to improve61w0

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Pages
5
Words of findings
361
shorter than usual (typical 1698)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 46, typical 43
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
2
typical 3
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 5%Leadership 35%What needs to improve 8%About the inspection 53%

Full report text

Premier St James

Unique reference number (URN): 2765205 Address: St. James C E Academy, Barbridge Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9PF Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 02/02/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Evolution Sports Ltd

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders ensure that statutory requirements are met. They describe how they promptly update policies and procedures and share them with staff and parents and carers. Leaders explain how they communicate a vision for the club and effectively convey it to staff. They discuss how this ensures staff understand and meet their expectations. Leaders demonstrate how the club maintains robust systems for safer recruitment and supervision of staff. Staff feel happy and well supported by leaders. They explain how they complete an effective induction and mandatory training, such as first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding. Leaders discuss how they hold supervision sessions with staff. They describe how this enables staff to discuss what is working well and where they may need more help. Leaders explain how regular meetings with staff support the smooth operation of the club and maintain the quality of staff's practice.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement. They discuss how they listen to the views of parents and carers and children, and identify areas for future development. They include their ideas for future activities in their planning, to help children and parents feel integral to the club. For example, leaders explain the recent introduction of cooking activities and focused sport sessions is proving very popular. The club maintains positive partnerships with the host school. Leaders discuss how, through meetings and shared resources, the club provides effective support for children, including those who may be disadvantaged or with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They recognise this ensures continuity of care for children as they work together to achieve positive outcomes for all children.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Address:

St. James C E Academy Barbridge Road, Bulkington Bedworth CV12 9PF

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 17:15,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:15 - 17:30

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with leaders and practitioners during the inspection.

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About this inspection

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas.

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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