St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Bromley, London (BR5 1BL). The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 218 pupils and a capacity of 218.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2021, St James' Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 94% of pupils at St James' Roman Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 31% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 95%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a relatively low proportion of pupils (3.7%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 13% speak English as an additional language. Bromley is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
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.