St James & St John Church of England Primary School, London

Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~561m)Possible (~802m)Unlikely (~1.0km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Clare Dyson
Pupils:143 / 195 capacity
LA:Westminster
Phone:02075040535
Address:4 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3QD
Federation:Go Shine Church of England Federation
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 5 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Strong Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Early Years
Strong Standard
Inspected 21 April 2026View full report
URN:101132
UKPRN:10074001
Diocese:Diocese of London
Constituency:Kensington and Bayswater
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+9ppMaths+14ppWriting+13pp

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Paddington Station (Entrance)
393m · 6 min walk
London Paddington Rail Station
409m · 7 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Lancaster Gate Underground Station
314m · 5 min walk
Lancaster Gate Station
320m · 5 min walk
Paddington Underground Station
386m · 6 min walk

Bus Stops

Lancaster Gate /Columbia Hotel (Stop LE)
205m · 3 min walk
Craven Road (W2) (Stop B)
254m · 4 min walk
Leinster Terrace (Stop LG)
256m · 4 min walk
Lancaster Gate Station (Stop LH)
256m · 4 min walk
Lancaster Terrace (->N1)
269m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

73%

Available places

143 pupils

195 capacity

52 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Westminster

Low demand0.80x oversubscription

Places available

1,209

Applications

968

Got 1st preference

85.8%

Got preferred school

96.3%

Primary admissions across Westminster (2025/26)

Inspection History(8)

21 April 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
30 November 2021
29 November 2016

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.09295%

Overall absence

14.70588%

Persistent absence

136

Enrolments

Authorised3.43742%
Unauthorised1.65553%
Persistent (10%+)14.70588%
Severe (50%+)1.47059%

Absence trend

3.27497%
18/19
3.27222%
20/21
6.48439%
21/22
6.40196%
22/23
5.2601%
23/24
5.09295%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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