A outstanding academy converter school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School.
Overall school rating
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 108.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Discere cum dei amore"
The school exists primarily to serve the Catholic community and has close links with parish communities of St Andrew’s, Thornton Heath, and St Bartholomew’s, Norbury; it is under the trusteeship of the Archdiocese of Southwark.
Headteacher Mr C. Andrew welcomes visitors and describes the school as a supportive, friendly environment that strives to develop the academic, moral, physical and spiritual potential of each child, guided by Gospel values; contact via telephone or email.
Breakfast Club and After School Club are available.
Inclusion is central; SENCO is Mrs N Carter; SEN policies and SEND Information Report; Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Flagship.
Applications for September 2026 are open. St James the Great is a two-form entry RC Primary & Nursery School with 448 children on roll; admissions are considered according to the school's published Admissions Policies.