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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Maybury Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1BL

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

218

Ages

5-11

FSM

3.7%

Capacity

218

Ofsted

Outstanding

Nov 2021

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

94.0%

Writing

94.0%

Maths

97.0%

RWM Combined

94.0%

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About St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2021 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 94% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 218 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Maybury Close, Orpington, BR5 1BL | More schools in Bromley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2021 — Outstanding
Sept 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: St James' Roman Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

What is St James' Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are St James' Roman Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 94% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St James' Roman Catholic Primary School located?

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley (BR5 1BL).

How many pupils attend St James' Roman Catholic Primary School?

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School has around 218 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St James' Roman Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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