St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

URN: 137959 • Thornton Heath CR7 8HJ

Overview

Name
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
URN
137959
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST. JAMES THE GREAT R.C. PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
72.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christopher Andrew (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02087713424
Website
Visit
Address
St. James the Great School, Thornton Heath CR7 8HJ

Summary

St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School, located in Thornton Heath, Croydon, is a mixed academy converter catering to 448 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, underpinned by its Catholic ethos, which emphasizes respect, compassion, and community values.

The curriculum at St James the Great is designed to foster a love of learning and to support the holistic development of each child. The school offers a range of educational opportunities, including online learning resources and a virtual school tour, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.

With 17.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St James the Great is dedicated to supporting all families within its community. The school encourages parental involvement and provides various resources to enhance the educational experience, fostering a strong partnership between home and school. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.stjamesthegreat.org/.

Key details

LA
Croydon
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST. JAMES THE GREAT R.C. PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Capacity
420
Pupils
448
Boys
227
Girls
221
FSM %
17.50
Open date
2012-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 448 227 221 420 17.50
2024-09-11 431 218 213 420 15.20
2023-09-11 426 207 219 420 11.50
2022-09-11 426 207 219 420 11.50
2021-09-11 429 193 236 420 10.00
2020-09-11 463 210 253 420 6.90

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