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St James' Church of England Primary School
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St James' Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Southwark SE16 4SU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are committed to teaching pupils early phonics skills regularly.
Success of the Curriculum: Clear improvements have been seen in teaching across the curriculum; pupils are achieving well, notably in reading.
Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics are prioritised with structured programmes.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and balanced, pupils achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work is needed to ensure all pupils continue to learn well in reading.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects have recent curriculum changes that need embedding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are currently achieving well, most notably in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers ensure learning activities are closely matched to the needs of disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are positive about the quality of teaching they receive and would recommend the school to others.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong emphasis on reading and maths foundational skills.
Support for Falling Behind: SEND pupils receive tailored support to access the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are motivated, kind, and respectful; resolve issues independently.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide regular and appropriate training to look after pupils, especially those who are most vulnerable.
Support for SEND Pupils: High expectations with curriculum access and classroom integration.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There are effective systems in place for checking the suitability of adults who work in the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught how to look after themselves and know how to keep safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding measures in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Well-being thrives in a supportive environment.
Parent Feedback: All parents said that they would recommend the school to other parents.
Parental Involvement: Parents receive important information so that they know how well their children are doing.
Parent Feedback: Parents work closely with staff, ensuring best outcomes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan stimulating and interesting lessons that engage pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: As a result of good teaching, pupils make good progress across a range of subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Support for staff in the teaching of phonics has improved activities to meet children's needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective systems are in place for checking the quality of teaching to ensure pupils are learning well.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate involvement in changes and positive work culture.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective strategies lead to strong knowledge retention.
Extracurricular Activities: Includes arts like music and performances.
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St James' Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.
It has 407 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We sincerely hope that you find the information on this website to be helpful and informative, and that it will give you a sense of the wonderful work the students are doing and the activities they participate in, both at Key Stage 2 (Alexis Street) and Key Stage 1, which are located at our Old Jamaica Road site and Nursery, respectively. You may find information about our nursery programme here or under the "Parents" page. Our KS1 students begin class at 9:15 and leave at 3:15; KS2 students begin class at 8:55 and leave at 3:30. There are facilities for before and after school care. This is offered at KS1 by our own club, and at KS2 through Fit for Sport. Both of them have a finite number of spaces. You may see all the information and reserve a spot for your child by clicking the link under the "Parents" page. Please visit our website frequently for updates to our announcements, calendar, Twitter feeds, and weekly newsletter, which is also sent home with the kids every Friday. Our twitter feeds, which are connected to the year group profiles, feature the children's work, activities, and many fantastic accomplishments, and our Picture Gallery provides a quick look at what they've been up to. Year sections include details about our curriculum and your child's upcoming academics. Through our "Contact Us" button, we invite your comments, and we look forward to hearing from you. Please contact the office staff if you need paper copies of anything on our website so they can arrange for them for you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 27.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 113 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 63.1% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 10.91% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 2 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 6 | 61.67% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 10.92% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 3 | 61.08% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 6 | 10.16% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | 56.61% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.8% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James' Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
