St James Church of England Primary School
About St James Church of England Primary School
St James Church of England Primary School in Haringey stands out clearly against the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. The most recent data shows that 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a LA average of 69% for primary schools. That eleven-point gap places the school comfortably above the typical Haringey state primary. It also ranks 9th out of 51 schools in the borough on this metric, putting it in the top 25% nationally. The school’s performance is not just about hitting the baseline either: 28% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, and in reading specifically, 56% reached that higher threshold. Maths and writing also saw strong higher-standard figures of 44% and 40% respectively. For a relatively small school with 190 pupils and a low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 7.4%, these results suggest a focused academic environment that pushes beyond the minimum.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2022Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:30
Source: stjamesprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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