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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Welcome from the Chair of Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- CAST (SEN) (sen)
- Local SEN Offer (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Section 48 Inspection (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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