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St James' CofE Junior School

Newham, E7 9DAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,851
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressTower Hamlets Road, London, Newham, E7 9DA
HeadteacherRose Boland - Bourne
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils208
Free School Meals (FSM)50.5%
School Capacity208 / 360 (58% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisSwimmingCross CountryCricketGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubScience ClubCodingFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St James' CofE Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.