St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
St. James the Great School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Croydon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 17th of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 November 2023, report published 5 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 November 2023
The school is ambitious in its expectations for all pupils to achieve well. Leaders make informed curriculum choices to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils. Leaders provide a curriculum which prepares pupils for the next steps in their education. Pupils have a positive attitude to their learning and are keen to share their learning. They are excited about school life and proud of their school. Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour throughout the school. Pupils receive a strong start in the early years. They quickly understand the routines and expectations. The school values thread through school life. Pupils show their respect for each other; they understand and value their differences. They feel safe at school, and know that all adults would help them if they had any worries. The school provides exceptional opportunities for pupils' personal development. Through the curriculum and wider activities, the school supports pupils' preparation for life skills. Pupils demonstrate a mature understanding of other people's beliefs and choices. A wealth of pupil leadership roles enable pupils to develop confidence and resilience. The school council works with leaders to ensure that pupils' ideas are heard. Pupils are proud to make a positive impact on their school and local community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
447 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 59% met the expected standard |
| Beulah Infants' School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 51% met the expected standard |
| David Livingstone Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Andrew
- Phone
- 02087713424
- Address
- St. James the Great School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HJ
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 137959
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.