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St James CofE Primary School

Enfield, EN3 7HHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1037 of 13,686 nationally

About St James CofE Primary School

St James CofE Primary School in Enfield is a Church of England primary with 173 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, meaning it has some spare places despite being officially oversubscribed. For 2025/26 admissions, the school received 25 applications for 11 places, with 10 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.27 applicants per place. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals — 46.8 per cent, well above the national average. Under headteacher Michelle Sheehan, the school has recently improved its Ofsted rating. Its most recent graded inspection in May 2025 saw it move from Requires Improvement to Good across all areas, with personal development judged Outstanding. Parent feedback is strong: 97 per cent would recommend the school, and 81 per cent strongly agree their child is happy here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFrederick Crescent, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 7HH
HeadteacherMichelle Sheehan
Local AuthorityEnfield
Number of Pupils173
Free School Meals (FSM)46.8%
School Capacity173 / 210 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsForest SchoolICT SuiteSports HallLibraryMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsRoundersTennisDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningFilm ClubChoirScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St James CofE Primary School

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