St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
About St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School in Bromley is a fully subscribed state primary, running at its exact capacity of 218 pupils. This is a school in high demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 106 applications for just 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.53. Of those, 35 families put it as their first preference, and only 29 first-preference offers were made. The school's intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national picture. Just 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 24%. This low FSM figure, combined with the school's Roman Catholic character, suggests a relatively homogenous intake drawn from families actively seeking a faith-based education. The school is led by headteacher Lisa Weeks and sits within the London Borough of Bromley, a local authority with 23 outstanding primary schools out of 76 total.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2021Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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