St James' Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
402
Pupils
2.1x
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 Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 402 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 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 Michael Oliver, it falls under Southwark local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4507th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 60 in Southwark.
St James' Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 34 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 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, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 70.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, 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 | Old Jamaica Road, London, Southwark, SE16 4SU |
| Headteacher | Michael Oliver |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 402 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 70.4% |
| School Capacity | 402 / 420 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4507th of 13,686
Nationally
836th of 1,592
In London
28th of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
69%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Old Jamaica Road, London
Southwark, SE16 4SU
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