The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 70.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Mr Michael Oliver (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Old Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16 4SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPhoenix Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
John Keats Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ilderton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Treasure House (London) CIC
Independent · 1.8km away
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)
Pupil referral unit · 1.8km away
Haymerle School
Special school · 1.9km away
Bird In Bush School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Francis RC Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James' Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Church of England Primary School take?
St James' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School is in London, SE16 4SU, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James' Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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