St James' Church of England Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St James' is a welcoming school where children feel safe and happy, with strong parent support and improving attendance. The school excels at promoting character development through spiritual, moral, social and cultural activities, and uses sports funding well to encourage healthy lifestyles. Leadership has successfully navigated major changes while maintaining consistently good teaching across the school.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress overall, with above-average attainment in mathematics, reading and writing by Year 6
- Strong leadership team with ambitious headteacher who has successfully managed significant changes including school amalgamation and staff turnover
- Effective systems to track pupil progress and provide timely support for those at risk of falling behind
- Excellent promotion of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- Good behavior and positive attitudes that support learning, with improved attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Reading progress is not as fast as in writing or mathematics
- Most able pupils are not always sufficiently challenged to reach higher levels
- Pupils don't always act on teacher feedback to improve their work
- Work presentation and tidiness need improvement
- Teachers' questioning could be sharper to check understanding and extend learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and meet statutory requirements, with all staff receiving appropriate training in safeguarding and child protection.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, school visits, cricket, netball, sports activities, art
St James' Church of England Primary School is a good school where pupils achieve well and make good progress from their starting points. By the end of Year 6, the proportion of pupils reaching expected levels in mathematics, reading and writing is above the national average.
At a Glance
73.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 79%. Maths has declined from 82% to 75%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
403 pupils
420 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Southwark
Places available
3,264
Applications
2,205
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Primary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.12274%
Overall absence
12.31231%
Persistent absence
333
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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