St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
#736 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#4376 of 15,697 nationally
About St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
St James the Great Roman Catholic 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 228 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 67.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 736th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 228; capacity filled 108.6%.
There are 1547 schools in London; St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School ranks 519th 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%)75%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- 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%)43%
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 the Great Roman Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 228
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 43%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 108.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 75%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Harris Academy Peckham
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458 students · 195 m away
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
358 students · 357 m away
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
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242 students · 585 m away
The Villa
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180 students · 595 m away
St Francis RC Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
253 students · 757 m away
Angel Oak Academy
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John Donne Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students · 829 m away
The Belham Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
385 students · 923 m away
Bird In Bush School
Peckham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
381 students · 951 m away
St George's Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students · 1.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 67.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #736 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 the Great Roman Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School ranks #736 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #4376 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School?
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School had 228 students in 2025.
Is St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.