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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Lewisham, SE14 6ADPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 14 of the 15 places available for the 2025/26 intake going to first-preference applicants. The school received 38 applications in total, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.53, meaning more than two and a half families applied for every place. This level of demand suggests parents in Lewisham see real value in what the school offers. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the strong first-preference numbers and oversubscription status are a practical signal of satisfaction. The school is a Church of England primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 156 against a capacity of 210, so there is some room to grow. Headteacher S E McFarlane leads a relatively small school where 39.7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt James's, London, Lewisham, SE14 6AD
HeadteacherS E McFarlane
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils156
Free School Meals (FSM)39.7%
School Capacity156 / 210 (74% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceGymnasticsTennisCross CountryFootballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubGardening

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's Hatcham Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.