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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

St. James the Great School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HJ

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Thornton Heath where 71% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
448
Ages
3-11
FSM
17.5%
Capacity
420
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
84.0%
Writing
80.0%
Maths
82.0%
RWM Combined
71.0%

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About St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 448 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St. James the Great School, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HJ | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Oct 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

What is St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School's latest exam results?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School located?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon (CR7 8HJ).
How many pupils attend St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School?
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School has around 448 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School with other schools?
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