St James' Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Old Jamaica Road Bermondsey London SE16 4SU |
| Phone | 02072373111 |
| Reference Number | 100829 |
Description
betaSt James' Church of England Primary School is a welcoming, nurturing, and academically ambitious institution located in Southwark, London (SE16 4SU). The school is part of the Diocese of Southwark and follows the Church of England Educational Trust ethos. Some notable facts about this primary school include:
- St James' is a one-form entry school, meaning it typically receives one class of children per year.
- The school educates children from 4-11 years old.
- A dedicated team of experienced teachers and support staff, including a professional learning team, supports children's academic and personal development.
- St James' has a vibrant and diverse community with a rich denominational heritage.
- An active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a Governing Body help guide and support the school's overall mission and strategy.
- The school promotes collaboration with local churches and organizations to contribute to the flourishing of the wider community.
- St James' provides a literacy and mathematics catch-up program for pupils to enable them to achieve good progress across all subjects.
In addition to focusing on essential numeracy and literacy skills, the school's curriculum promotes self-confidence, resilience, and independence, preparing pupils for their secondary school journey and beyond. St James' is committed to providing a safe, happy, and stimulating environment, enabling every pupil to achieve their potential in all areas of learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 407 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.12%
Girls: 49.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 66.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 | 52 |
| 3 | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| 4 | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| 5 | 23 | 37 | 60 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 32.7% |
| White, British | 20.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.9% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| Caribbean | 5.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-16 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-01-22 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-11-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-12-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 3.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
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0.14 miles |
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Riverside Primary School
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0.15 miles |
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St James CofE Primary School
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0.32 miles |
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Boutcher Church of England Primary School
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0.46 miles |
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Southwark Park Primary School
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0.47 miles |
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Tower Bridge Primary School
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0.51 miles |
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Hermitage Primary School
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0.53 miles |
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Grange Primary School
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0.64 miles |
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Galleywall Primary School
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0.66 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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0.69 miles |
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Albion Primary School
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0.71 miles |
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Snowsfields Primary School
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0.75 miles |
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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
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0.78 miles |
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St Peter's CofE School
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0.78 miles |
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John Keats Primary School
391 Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 3FN |
0.86 miles |
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Wellclose Square, Stepney, London, E1 8HY |
0.86 miles |
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Rotherhithe Primary School
61 Hawkstone Road, London, SE16 2PE |
0.88 miles |
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Surrey Square Primary School
Surrey Square, Walworth, London, SE17 2JY |
0.91 miles |
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Beormund Primary School
Crosby Row, Long Lane, London, SE1 3PS |
0.92 miles |
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Flint Street, London, SE17 1RB |
1.02 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic College
Llewellyn Street, Bermondsey, London, SE16 4UN |
0.15 miles |
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The Charter School Bermondsey
Keeton's Road, London, SE16 4EE |
0.23 miles |
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Harris Academy Bermondsey
55 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZ |
0.36 miles |
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Spa School, Bermondsey
Monnow Road, London, SE1 5RN |
0.43 miles |
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City of London Academy (Southwark)
240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA |
0.61 miles |
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Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy
326 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2BB |
0.61 miles |
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THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL
148-150 &167 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5TY |
0.77 miles |
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Cavendish School
Lady Gomm House, 58 Hawkstone Road, London, SE16 2PA |
0.82 miles |
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Ark Walworth Academy
Shorncliffe Road, London, SE1 5UJ |
0.83 miles |
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St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AN |
0.88 miles |
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Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road, London, SE1 6AG |
1.03 miles |
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Jamiatul Ummah School
56 Bigland Street, Shadwell, London, E1 2ND |
1.09 miles |
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David Game College
31 Jewry Street, London, EC3N 2ET |
1.11 miles |
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Treasure House (London) CIC
The Livesey, 682 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1JF |
1.11 miles |
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South Bank University Academy
Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP |
1.14 miles |
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Mulberry School for Girls
Richard Street, Commercial Road, London, E1 2JP |
1.17 miles |
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London Enterprise Academy
81-91 Commercial Road, Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 1RD |
1.2 miles |
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Bacon's College
Timber Pond Road, London, SE16 6AT |
1.21 miles |
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Marathon Science School
1-9 Evelyn Street, Surrey Quays, London, SE8 5RQ |
1.22 miles |
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Wapping High School
153 Commercial Road, London, Not applicable, E1 2DA |
1.22 miles |