St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Peckham Road, St James the Great Catholic Pr, London, SE15 5LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Southwark for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 23rd of 62 primary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2017, report published 2 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2022
Pupils are well looked after. Leaders have created a caring, nurturing environment for pupils and their families. Together with staff, they focus on making sure that all pupils achieve well. They also provide pupils with plenty of experiences that are beyond the academic curriculum. Pupils are happy in this school. Leaders and staff know their pupils and families well. Parents and carers are confident that their children are safe at school. Pupils know that they can speak to a trusted adult in school if they have any concerns or worries. Staff have high expectations of pupils. They appreciate how pupils rise to these expectations. Pupils are kind, polite, and helpful. Premises, office, and kitchen staff all spoke fondly about how pupils are ready to lend them a helping hand. On the rare occasions when bullying occurs, staff deal with it promptly and effectively. Pupils take part in a wide range of activities to enrich their experience of primary school. Year 6 pupils are especially looking forward to their journey to the Isle of Wight where they get to experience sailing. They received training on sailing at London's Docklands to prepare them for this. Pupils across the school also appreciate the opportunities to perform in venues, like the Southbank Centre.
What the school should improve
- In some instances, teaching does not focus on the most important content that pupils need to know and remember. As a result, pupils are not remembering the key knowledge that they need for their future learning. Leaders should continue to support teachers in identifying exactly what knowledge should be emphasised when delivering the curriculum.
- In a few subjects, pupils are not learning new concepts as well as they do in other subjects. This is because their knowledge of subject-specific terminology is not as well developed as it should be. Leaders should continue to ensure that pupils learn and understand subject-specific vocabulary in all curriculum subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
228 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| The Villa | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Francis RC Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Angel Oak Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Denis O'Regan
- Phone
- 02077035870
- Address
- Peckham Road, St James the Great Catholic Pr, London, SE15 5LP
- Local authority
- Southwark
- URN
- 100825
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.