St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
London, SE15 5LP · Southwark · primary school
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19th of 62 primary schools in Southwark we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.2/10 against 1,571 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
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 the Great Roman Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Overview
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "caring, nurturing environment" where pupils are "well looked after" and happy. Leaders have created a supportive culture where staff feel valued, and pupils demonstrate high levels of kindness and engagement in both academic and extra-curricular activities.
Strengths
- Leaders have implemented a "well-planned phonics programme" ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs, read fluently by Year 2.
- The curriculum is "well-thought-out," providing strong foundations in early years mathematics and clear progression in subjects like geography.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "identified and well supported" through adapted teaching and effective use of additional adults.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils being "kind, polite, and helpful," and disruptions in lessons are rare.
- Staff workload is managed effectively through initiatives like "shorter meetings and streamlined planning," contributing to staff happiness.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching does not focus on the most important content, meaning pupils are not remembering key knowledge needed for future learning.
- In a few subjects, pupils’ knowledge of subject-specific terminology is not as well developed as it should be, hindering their understanding of new concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with comprehensive staff training and strong partnerships with external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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