The short version
Average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.2
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.51
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
1% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 75%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Head
- Ms Emma Bell (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Earsby Street, London, W14 8SH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Fulham Prep School Ltd
Independent · 945m away
Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
Primary · 1.1km away
St Augustine's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bayonne Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Melcombe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sir John Lillie Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Fulham Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is St James Senior Girls' School a selective school?
Yes. St James Senior Girls' School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St James Senior Girls' School?
St James Senior Girls' School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James Senior Girls' School take?
St James Senior Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St James Senior Girls' School?
St James Senior Girls' School is in W14 8SH, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James Senior Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, St James Senior Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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