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GoodMixedLast inspected 19/11/2014

St James' Church of England Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Southwark · SE16 4SU
Pupils
402
Capacity
420
FSM %
70.4%
EAL %
43%
KS2 R+W+M
68%
About this school

St James' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Southwark, London (SE16 4SU). The school has a Church of England religious character. It has 402 pupils and a capacity of 420.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, St James' Church of England Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils at St James' Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 16% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 69%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (70.4%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 43% speak English as an additional language. Southwark is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)68%
National average ~65%3-year average: 69%
Higher Standard
16%
Reading
79%
Maths
75%
Writing
80%
Grammar & Punctuation
71%
English as Additional Language
43%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
59%
Girls
74%
Gender gap: 15.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
63%
Non-disadvantaged
80%
Gap
-6pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughSouthwark
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterChurch of England
AddressOld Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4SU
Telephone2072373111
URN100829
Area House Prices — Southwark · 2024
Median price
£530k
Average price
£630k
Annual change
+1.5%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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