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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Orpington·London·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 5–11Co-edRoman Catholic
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary academy in Orpington, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St James' Roman Catholic Primary School has 94% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 218 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 14.1%, 4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 2.9%.
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At St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
97% met the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths.
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School has an overall absence rate of 2.9%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is 14.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School has 218 pupils on roll.
4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is overdue for reinspection.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St James' Roman Catholic Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
137/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
53/mo
39% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Petts Wood
0.4km away · 3 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.