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St James's Roman Catholic Primary School
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- Richmond upon Thames TW2 5NP
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make outstanding progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Subjects spark pupils’ interest and promote their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure pupils respond to comments in teachers’ marking to deepen understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment is significantly above average by Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional help is quickly provided to ensure pupils make excellent progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exceptional both inside and outside classrooms.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make excellent progress due to high-quality care and support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe, and bullying is never an issue; rigorous safeguarding policies are in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High standards in promoting pupils' welfare and safety are rigorously maintained.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely positive about the school and the quality of education.
Parental Involvement: The school successfully engages parents in the work it does and in the education of their children.
Extracurricular Activities: There is an excellent range of clubs and activities after school including music, singing, and sports.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly committed, with high expectations of pupils' work and behaviour.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching assistants have a significant impact on pupils' learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges mentioned other than ensuring pupil response to marking.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality is rigorously checked and supported with effective training.
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St James's Roman Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 662 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 82% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Based on the principles of living life through Christ, St. James's is known for offering exceptional education.
The exceptional standards upheld at the school are in large part due to the calibre and commitment of the staff team.
In order for our students to represent God's love in their daily lives, we want them to learn, accomplish, and exceed while being motivated by gospel ideals.
No matter their aptitude or skill, we are dedicated to high attainment for all students.
Our outstanding SATS results are a direct result of our top-notch facilities, resources, and unwavering commitment to efficient teaching and learning.
Our students consistently outperform all other students nationwide in academic achievement and growth on the basis of our success on the SATs.
In order for parents and other carers to be active participants in their children's education, we work to establish open, cooperative, and pleasant interactions between the home and the school.
The relationship we build is crucial to your child's development.
You will learn that St. James's Catholic Primary School is an excellent school as you browse through our website, and I sincerely hope that you take the time to do so.
When you enrol in our school, I hope to get to know you and your kids and am looking forward to meeting you soon.
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Based on the principles of living life through Christ, St. James's is known for offering exceptional education.
The exceptional standards upheld at the school are in large part due to the calibre and commitment of the staff team.
In order for our students to represent God's love in their daily lives, we want them to learn, accomplish, and exceed while being motivated by gospel ideals.
No matter their aptitude or skill, we are dedicated to high attainment for all students.
Our outstanding SATS results are a direct result of our top-notch facilities, resources, and unwavering commitment to efficient teaching and learning.
Our students consistently outperform all other students nationwide in academic achievement and growth on the basis of our success on the SATs.
In order for parents and other carers to be active participants in their children's education, we work to establish open, cooperative, and pleasant interactions between the home and the school.
The relationship we build is crucial to your child's development.
You will learn that St. James's Catholic Primary School is an excellent school as you browse through our website, and I sincerely hope that you take the time to do so.
When you enrol in our school, I hope to get to know you and your kids and am looking forward to meeting you soon.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.1 | - | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 110 |
| 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 | 108 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 100 | 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 | 82% | 68.2% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 17.2% | 7.42% |
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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 109 1 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 1 | 91 | 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 | 92% 5 | 68.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% 15 | 17.82% | 9.72% |
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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above 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 | 108 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 1 | 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 | 87% 1 | 68.46% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 2 | 16.82% | 9.16% |
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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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 | 110 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 93 | 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 | 88% | 66.81% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 15.19% | 8.19% |
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 | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James's Roman Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1