Explore other schools in this area
See every school around SE15 5LP on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Peckham Road, St James the Great Catholic Pr, London, SE15 5LP, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.4 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 75% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parental satisfaction appears strong, reflected in a LocaleIQ score that outperforms 74% of schools. However, only 18% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
Explore this location
Start from postcode SE15 5LP — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 28 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African59.2%
Other14.8%
Black Other8.1%
White Other3.6%
Black Caribbean3.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed Other0.9%
White British0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Location
Loading map…
51.47436, -0.07311 · SE15 5LP
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN100825
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2017.
Is St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School scores 74.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near SE15 5LP?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near SE15 5LP with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.