St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
74%
Capacity
156
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 156 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher S E McFarlane, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 15 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
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's Hatcham Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Tennis, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, St James's Hatcham 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St James's, London, Lewisham, SE14 6AD |
| Headteacher | S E McFarlane |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 156 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.7% |
| School Capacity | 156 / 210 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 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
St James's, London
Lewisham, SE14 6AD
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