St James & St John Church of England Primary School
London, W2 3QD · Westminster · primary school
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3rd of 32 primary schools in Westminster we can score, 33 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 — 10.0/10 against 2,557 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 95.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.97 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 32.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
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 & St John Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 95.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 32.0% 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 (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 143 pupils against a stated capacity of 195. 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 reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What specific activities are offered during the lunchtime break? How does the new inspection framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that leaders and governors are "ambitious for pupils" and make decisions "consistently in the best interests of all pupils." The school provides a "joyous and nurturing environment" where pupils "relish coming to school" and achieve highly across a range of subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "highly across a range of subjects," with disadvantaged pupils exceeding national outcomes.
- Attendance is secured through a "meticulous" approach, with "highly effective support" for those persistently absent.
- The curriculum is "ambitious, broad and well sequenced," enabling pupils to build "securely on their previous learning."
- Inclusive practices ensure pupils with SEND receive "highly successful support" through robust identification and external collaboration.
- Personal development fosters "compassion and kindness," with pupils well-prepared for life in a "diverse society."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue ensuring that teaching "consistently enables pupils to develop highly detailed knowledge over time" across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 95% |
| 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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