St James' Catholic High School

URN: 101364 • London NW9 5PE

Overview

Name
St James' Catholic High School
URN
101364
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anthony Ellul (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02083582800
Website
Visit
Address
Great Strand, London NW9 5PE

Summary

St James' Catholic High School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in London, Barnet, with a current enrolment of 1,254 pupils and a capacity of 1,400. The school is grounded in its Catholic identity, guided by its mission statement, “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10). The core values of Excellence, Resilience, Integrity, Trust, Aspiration, and Service are embedded in the school’s ethos, promoting a holistic approach to education.

The curriculum at St James' is designed to support all students in reaching their academic potential, complemented by a Personal Health, Social and Citizenship Education (PHSCE) programme and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes high standards of behaviour and learning, fostering a supportive environment for personal development.

St James' is committed to inclusivity and community engagement, with strong partnerships between parents, the school, and the parish. The school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also to be responsible and active members of society.

Key details

LA
Barnet
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1400
Pupils
1254
Boys
680
Girls
574
FSM %
30.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-05-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1254 680 574 1400 30.00
2024-09-11 1253 678 575 1400 24.20
2023-09-11 1283 683 600 1400 18.40
2022-09-11 1283 683 600 1400 18.40
2021-09-11 1234 650 584 1400 15.70
2020-09-11 1151 581 570 1201 12.50

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