St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 3–11 · London, Southwark
St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in London, Southwark for ages 3–11 (voluntary aided school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 17 July 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Old Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16 4SU
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Southwark
- Pupils on roll
- 403 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 72.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 17 July 2024
Strengths
- “This school, on either side of St James's Church and Gardens, is a welcoming place where pupils’ well-being thrives in a happy and supportive environment.”
- “Staff and parents and carers work closely together to ensure that pupils achieve their best.”
- “Pupils feel safe at school, knowing they are supported by a dedicated staff team.”
To improve
- “In some subjects, curriculum changes are recent and have not been fully embedded.”
- “The school is currently determining what needs to be taught and when.”
- “Pupils’ learning in these subjects is not as secure as it is in others.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 September 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 68% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 33 first-preference applications, 37 offers in total, 33 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Southwark.
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Riverside Primary School 0.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Boutcher Church of England Primary School 0.5 mi Outstanding
- Tower Bridge Primary School 0.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Southwark Park Primary School 0.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Grange Primary School 0.6 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy 0.7 mi Standards maintained
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade