St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
218
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bromley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 218 places).
the school is led by headteacher Lisa Weeks, it falls under Bromley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 112th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 69 in Bromley.
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 30 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James' Roman Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Gardening, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bromley, St James' Roman Catholic 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Maybury Close, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 1BL |
| Headteacher | Lisa Weeks |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.7% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 218 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (94%)
112th of 13,686
Nationally
23rd of 1,592
In London
1st of 69
In Bromley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
94%
Expected Standard
48%
Higher Standard
'22/23
97%
'23/24
94%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
106
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Maybury Close, Orpington
Bromley, BR5 1BL
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