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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Bromley, BR5 1BLPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
94%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#112 of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressMaybury Close, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 1BL
HeadteacherLisa Weeks
Local AuthorityBromley
Number of Pupils218
Free School Meals (FSM)3.7%
School Capacity218 / 218 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallICT SuiteSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersAthleticsCross CountryGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingGardeningDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.