St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
106%
Capacity
223
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 223 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Denis O'Regan, it falls under Southwark local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% 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 1054th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 60 in Southwark.
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 17 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, St James the Great 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Peckham Road, St James the Great Catholic Pr, London, Southwark, SE15 5LP |
| Headteacher | Denis O'Regan |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 223 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.1% |
| School Capacity | 223 / 210 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1054th of 13,686
Nationally
268th of 1,592
In London
9th of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
83%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed17
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Peckham Road, St James the Great Catholic Pr, London
Southwark, SE15 5LP
Peckham Road, St James the Great Catholic Pr, London
Southwark, SE15 5LP
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