St James' Church of England Primary School
#1085 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#7023 of 15,697 nationally
About St James' Church of England Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Southwark local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 403 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 54.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1085th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (85th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 403; capacity filled 96%.
There are 1547 schools in London; St James' Church of England Primary School ranks 786th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)68%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)16%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)73.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St James' Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 403
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 73.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 68%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 16%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St James' Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Michael's Catholic College
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948 students · 209 m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
258 students · 231 m away
Riverside Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students · 277 m away
The Charter School Bermondsey
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497 students · 375 m away
Harris Academy Bermondsey
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Boutcher Church of England Primary School
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201 students · 735 m away
Tower Bridge Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students · 764 m away
Southwark Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students · 790 m away
Hermitage Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students · 834 m away
City of London Academy (Southwark)
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,589 students · 994 m away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Alfred Salter Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
403 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
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403 students
Maryland Primary School
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403 students
Sunnyhill Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
402 students
Thomas Buxton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
Edgebury Primary School
Chislehurst · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 54.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1085 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St James' Church of England Primary School rank in London?
St James' Church of England Primary School ranks #1085 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #7023 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School had 403 students in 2025.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St James' Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St James' Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James' Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.