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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
St. James the Great School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8HJ, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.1 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
448
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of November 2023, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly excelling in literacy and numeracy, where 71% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 92.1, outperforming 92% of schools, indicating a strong reputation in the community. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for growth in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other25.2%
Black African24.3%
Mixed Other12.5%
White British10.3%
Black Caribbean9.4%
Asian Other4.5%
Other4.5%
Asian Indian3.3%
White Irish1.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.40626, -0.10570 · CR7 8HJ
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN137959
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjamesthegreat.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2023.
Is St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School a good school?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School scores 92.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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