St James' Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Southwark. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James' Church of England Primary School.

London, SE164SU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 November 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Old Jamaica Road
Bermondsey
London, SE164SU
Phone
2072373111
Website
stjamesschoolbermondsey.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100829
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Old Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16 4SU
Website
www.stjamesschoolbermondsey.com
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
407
Free School Meals
67.9% (276 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.4% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
45
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
407 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let Your Light Shine"

Gratitude Grit Optimism Self-Control Curiosity Social Intelligence Zest

Church of England ethos; SIAMS Excellent; regular church services at St James' Church and Christian values at the heart of the school.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mr Michael Oliver, highlighting St James' inclusive, Christian community and the school’s vision ‘Let Your Light Shine’; invites involvement from parents and carers.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast/After School Club (KS1) Breakfast/After School Club (KS2 - JAG)

Sports

football athletics rounders cricket netball tennis

Facilities

well-equipped halls at both sites extra play equipment in the playground at both sites new physical active play area for Nursery and Reception at Old Jamaica Road site

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Art and Design & Technology Computing Cultural Capital Geography History Modern Foreign Languages Music and Performing Arts Physical Education Religious Education Remote Learning Relationships & Health Education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Old Jamaica Road site offers Breakfast/After School Club (KS1) run by the school; Alexis Street site offers Breakfast/After School Club (KS2 - JAG) run by Junior Adventures Group (JAG). Sessions are booked and paid for in advance using our online Arbor portal or JAG's online system.

SEND Provision

St James’ is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils with SEND, supported by dedicated staff and Quality First Teaching; information linked to Southwark Local Offer is provided.

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