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St James' Church of England Primary School
Old Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16 4SU, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.8 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
402
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student achievement, particularly with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by its above-average performance compared to many schools in the area, although only 16% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2014Older 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African32.3%
White British21.6%
Black Caribbean7.5%
Mixed Other7.2%
White Other6.5%
Other5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Black Other4.0%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.49784, -0.06776 · SE16 4SU
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN100829
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James' Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2014.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School scores 64.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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