St James Church of England Primary School
London, N10 3JA · Haringey · primary school
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15th of 49 primary schools in Haringey we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 3,999 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 41% | 3.89 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 26% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St James Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St James Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and safe” with “good” behaviour and attitudes. The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” where pupils “routinely achieve well” and enjoy learning. Leaders and staff maintain high expectations, ensuring strong personal development and effective support for all pupils.
Strengths
- Early reading is a “particular strength,” with staff confident in teaching phonics and books matching sounds children know.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced” in subjects like mathematics and science, helping pupils “practise and apply their knowledge over time.”
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, helping them “keep up with their peers.”
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, showing confidence in “respecting diversity” and engaging in charitable activities.
- Leaders are “approachable and visible,” and staff feel “trusted and valued” with workload “well managed.”
Areas to improve
- In the early years, the focus on what children need to know and remember is “not identified as sharply as in the rest of the school.”
- Planning in the early years is “not routinely as helpful as it could be,” meaning activities do not always “deepen children’s understanding as well as they could.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving up-to-date training and leaders taking “prompt action” when concerns are raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 89% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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