The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Mr Denis O'Regan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Peckham Road, St James the Great Catholic Pr, London, SE15 5LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Belham Primary School
Primary · 923m away
Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit
Miscellaneous · 1.3km away
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rye Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hollydale Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Charter School East Dulwich
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School?
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School take?
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School?
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School is in London, SE15 5LP, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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