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
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/.
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/.
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Nearby alternatives
- Whitehorse Manor Infant School (70.2)
- Kensington Avenue Primary School (63.2)
- David Livingstone Academy (61.9)
- Gonville Academy (56.6)
- Winterbourne Junior Girls' School (55.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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