St Clement and St James CofE Primary School, London
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 367th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kensington and Chelsea (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at St Clement and St James CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 85% in Kensington and Chelsea and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 89% in reading and 48% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put St Clement and St James CofE Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Clement and St James CofE Primary School are Avondale Park Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Thomas Jones Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Colville Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 91% maths).
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Avondale Park Primary SchoolSaint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolThomas Jones Primary SchoolColville Primary School
Who goes there
48.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 61.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (32%), White British (16%) and Black (15%).
In 2026, 36 pupils (29.3%) received SEN support and 9 (7.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Holland Park, about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wilsham Street, 300 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Clement and St James CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Clement and St James CofE Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Clement and St James CofE Primary School are The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (0.4 miles), Kensington Aldridge Academy (0.4 miles) and Holland Park School (0.5 miles).
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC SchoolKensington Aldridge AcademyHolland Park School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, caring community where children thrive both academically and personally. The staff are highly dedicated and leaders genuinely prioritize everyone's wellbeing. Your child will develop confidence, strong reading skills, excellent behaviour, and learn to manage their emotions while enjoying stimulating outdoor play and specialist subjects.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils are polite, eager to learn, and support each other
- Outstanding leadership that creates a supportive, nurturing environment with high staff morale
- Exceptional reading provision with strong phonics teaching and stories woven through the curriculum
- Well-designed outdoor play areas with varied activities including mud kitchens and garden projects
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development including emotional regulation, debate skills, and understanding of British values
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to better adapt their teaching methods and resources to match the different abilities of all pupils in some subjects
- Some areas of the curriculum are further advanced in their development than others
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with strong culture, ongoing staff training, weekly briefings, swift response to concerns, and investment in additional family support.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, dance, sport, mud kitchen, eco clubs, courageous advocates programme, Fantastic Fridays (computing, art, engineering, Arabic with specialists), library trips
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School is a caring community where pupils feel safe, behave exceptionally well, and are eager to learn. The school has been rated as Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision.
At a Glance
48.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 48% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.6
Avg class size
14.3
Infant (KS1)
20.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Clement and St James CofE Primary School.
- Blue{shift} Education Camp820m away · Not yet graded
- Notting Hill Prep Blueshift Camp890m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 130
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 27
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 130 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 27 serious and 103 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
27 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
131 pupils
210 places
79 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Kensington and Chelsea council
Places available
900
Applications
582
Got 1st preference
75.4%
Got preferred school
94.0%
All primary applications across Kensington and Chelsea council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
36.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
123
Total Pupils
67
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
12.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£71,880
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,202
Per pupil
£1172k
Total funding
£94k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.3%
Overall absence
32.5%
Persistent absence
123
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Clement and St James CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Clement and St James CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is St Clement and St James CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Clement and St James CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Clement and St James CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Kensington and Chelsea allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Clement and St James CofE Primary School?
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Clement and St James CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Clement and St James CofE Primary School average 17.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Clement and St James CofE Primary School?
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School has around 123 pupils on roll. 49% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Clement and St James CofE Primary School?
9.3% of sessions were missed at St Clement and St James CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 32.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Clement and St James CofE Primary School?
Apply through Kensington and Chelsea's coordinated admissions process, naming St Clement and St James CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Clement and St James CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Clement and St James CofE Primary School: Blue{shift} Education Camp (820m away, registered, not yet graded) and Notting Hill Prep Blueshift Camp (890m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Clement and St James CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 130 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 27 serious and 103 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 27 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Clement and St James CofE Primary School?
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School is at Penzance Place, London, W11 4PG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)