St James Church of England Primary School
81%
Capacity
190
Pupils
5.3x
Demand
About St James Church of England Primary School
St James Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Haringey community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Geraldine Gallagher, it falls under Haringey local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1571st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 51 in Haringey.
St James Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 133 applications for 25 places, making it 5.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
St James Church of England Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Library, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, as well as clubs including Science Club, Film Club, Chess, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Haringey, St James Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Woodside Avenue, London, Haringey, N10 3JA |
| Headteacher | Geraldine Gallagher |
| Local Authority | Haringey |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.4% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 236 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1571st of 13,686
Nationally
370th of 1,592
In London
9th of 51
In Haringey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
28%
Higher Standard
'22/23
89%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
133
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (13% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodside Avenue, London
Haringey, N10 3JA
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