St James & St John Church of England Primary School
89%
Capacity
174
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St James & St John Church of England Primary School
St James & St John Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Westminster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 174 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 195 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James & St John Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Harvey Webb, it falls under Westminster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1203rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 31 in Westminster.
St James & St John Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 22 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James & St John Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Westminster, St James & St John Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 4 Craven Terrace, London, Westminster, W2 3QD |
| Headteacher | Harvey Webb |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Number of Pupils | 174 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.5% |
| School Capacity | 174 / 195 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1203rd of 13,686
Nationally
300th of 1,592
In London
11th of 31
In Westminster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
82%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
4 Craven Terrace, London
Westminster, W2 3QD
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