St James' CofE Junior School
58%
Capacity
208
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About St James' CofE Junior School
Parents considering St James' CofE Junior School will find a school that, while not oversubscribed — its 208 pupils fill just over half of its 360-capacity places — has seen a clear improvement in its Ofsted rating. The school was rated Requires Improvement in its 2010 inspection, but its most recent graded inspection in 2013 awarded a Good rating, and an ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Good. The leadership and management were also rated Good in that 2013 inspection. With 50.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage, and the Church of England character may appeal to families seeking a faith-based environment. The school's facilities include a sensory room, ICT suite, sports hall, music rooms, playing fields, and a chapel, alongside clubs such as drama, choir, eco club, science club, coding, and film club.
Academically, St James' CofE Junior School sits in the bottom 50 nationally for its key stage 2 performance, ranking 56th out of 61 schools in Newham local authority. In the 2023/24 academic year, 57% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 74%. Just 6% reached the higher standard across all three subjects. In reading, 73% met the expected standard and 22% reached the higher standard; in writing, 61% met expected and 14% higher; and in maths, 67% met expected and 22% higher. Average scores in reading and maths were both 104. The school's ranking places it in the 92nd percentile within Newham and the 65th percentile nationally, meaning most other schools in the area and country outperform it on this measure.
For families, the school offers a range of SEND provisions, including support for social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, visual impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. Sports on offer include tennis, swimming, cross country, cricket, gymnastics, and football. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Earlham Primary School, just 0.2 km away, which may be a consideration for parents prioritising top-tier Ofsted grades. Given its below-average academic outcomes and available capacity, St James' CofE Junior School may suit families who value its faith character, inclusive SEND support, and improving Ofsted trajectory over raw exam scores, or those who find it a more accessible option in a competitive local area.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Tower Hamlets Road, London, Newham, E7 9DA |
| Headteacher | Rose Boland - Bourne |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.5% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 360 (58% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8851st of 13,686
Nationally
1331st of 1,592
In London
56th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
57%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian38.4%
- White (other)10.6%
- Mixed7.2%
- Black4.8%
- White British1.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
28
Total schools
22
Oversubscribed
17
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Tower Hamlets Road, London
Newham, E7 9DA
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