St James & St John Church of England Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping every child succeed, regardless of their background or learning needs. Teachers use skilled teaching methods to break down learning into manageable steps, and staff work closely with parents to provide personalised support. The warm, respectful relationships between staff and pupils create a joyous environment where children are eager learners who feel valued and included.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly in reading, writing and mathematics, with disadvantaged pupils exceeding national averages
- Excellent early years provision with clear focus on reading, communication and vocabulary
- Swift identification of pupil needs with highly effective support for those with SEND and facing barriers
- Strong attendance and behaviour with calm, purposeful learning environment
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum taught by knowledgeable teachers who skilfully support all learners
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where leaders fulfil all legal requirements and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to theatre, Houses of Parliament and British Museum, school council, food bank collections, first aid training, clubs with strong attendance from pupils with SEND
St James & St John Church of England Primary School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve excellent outcomes across all subjects, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils. The school provides a warm, inclusive environment with strong teaching, ambitious curriculum, and excellent support for all learners.
At a Glance
27.3%
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 improved from 91% to 100%. Maths has improved from 86% to 100%. Writing has improved from 82% to 95%.
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
20.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
143 pupils
195 capacity
52 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Westminster
Places available
1,209
Applications
968
Got 1st preference
85.8%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Primary admissions across Westminster (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.09295%
Overall absence
14.70588%
Persistent absence
136
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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