The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher Andrew (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St. James the Great School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornton Heath Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Bensham Manor School
Special school · 1.3km away
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Primary · 1.4km away
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Thornton Heath College
Independent · 1.7km away
Gonville Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Aya College (Educational Provision)
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School take?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is in Thornton Heath, CR7 8HJ, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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