St James' Church of England Primary School

URN: 100829 • London SE16 4SU

Overview

Name
St James' Church of England Primary School
URN
100829
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.7 / 100
St James' Church of England Primary School building in London

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Michael Oliver (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02072373111
Website
Visit St James' Church of England Primary School website
Address
Old Jamaica Road, London SE16 4SU
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Summary

St James' Church of England Primary School, located in Bermondsey, London, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a diverse community with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and Christian values. With a current enrolment of 402 pupils, the school aims to create a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission statement, "Let Your Light Shine," which reflects the commitment to fostering each child's unique potential.

The curriculum at St James' is broad and stimulating, designed to cater to the individual interests and talents of students. The school offers specialist lessons in music, physical education, and performing arts, encouraging children to explore and develop their skills in various areas. Educational trips and visits are integral to the learning experience, enhancing the curriculum and providing real-world context.

St James' is dedicated to building strong relationships with parents and the local community, ensuring that the needs of children and families are central to its operations. The school promotes values such as respect, honesty, and social intelligence, preparing students to be responsible and caring members of society.

Key details

LA
Southwark
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
402
Boys
203
Girls
199
FSM %
70.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-01-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 402 203 199 420 70.40
2024-09-11 407 204 203 540 66.60
2023-09-11 481 231 250 540 62.80
2022-09-11 481 231 250 540 62.80
2021-09-11 508 244 264 540 59.30
2020-09-11 551 271 280 540 51.40

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