St James' CofE Primary School
#1123 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#7436 of 15,697 nationally
About St James' CofE Primary School
St James' CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Newham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 190 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 52.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1123rd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 190; capacity filled 52.8%.
There are 1547 schools in London; St James' CofE Primary School ranks 812th 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%)67%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- 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%)56.8%
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' CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 190
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 56.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 52.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St James' CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Earlham Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students · 232 m away
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1,343 students · 358 m away
Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School
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Maryland Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
403 students · 713 m away
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School
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256 students · 816 m away
Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
627 students · 834 m away
Godwin Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
354 students · 865 m away
Sarah Bonnell School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,202 students · 924 m away
Buxton School
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–16
1,065 students · 925 m away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
Thorntree Primary School
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190 students
Parkwood Primary School
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190 students
Tower Bridge Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
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Frequently asked questions
Is St James' CofE Primary School a good school?
St James' CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 52.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1123 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' CofE Primary School rank in London?
St James' CofE Primary School ranks #1123 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #7436 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James' CofE Primary School?
St James' CofE Primary School had 190 students in 2025.
Is St James' CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St James' CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St James' CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James' CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.