The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
32%
+24.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 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
- 665
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 1.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Head
- Mr Ciaran Beatty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
260 Stanley Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Mall School
Independent · Very close
Stanley Primary School
Primary · 390m away
Waldegrave School for Girls
Secondary · 393m away
Waldegrave School
Secondary · 393m away
Trafalgar Junior School
Primary · 548m away
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 613m away
Seva Education Twickenham
Independent · 863m away
Newland House School
Independent · 932m away
Questions parents ask
What is St James's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James's Catholic Primary School?
St James's Catholic Primary School currently has 665 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James's Catholic Primary School take?
St James's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James's Catholic Primary School?
St James's Catholic Primary School is in Twickenham, TW2 5NP, in the Richmond upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James's 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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