St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Croydon, London (CR7 8HJ). The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 448 pupils and a capacity of 420.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023, St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery 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, 71% of pupils at St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — above the national average of approximately 65%. 7% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 65%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a proportion of pupils (17.5%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 38% speak English as an additional language. Croydon 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.
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.