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St John and St James CofE Primary School
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St John and St James CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Enfield N18 2TL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Children learn phonics from the start of Reception through a well-organised programme.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned and delivered, enabling pupils to build on what they already know.
Areas Needing Improvement: Books that key stage 1 pupils take home are not always closely matched to the letter sounds they know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 6 pupils can quickly recall their times tables and tackle challenging calculations.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff work with parents and professionals to support pupils who fall behind, especially in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are ready to learn, respectful, and responsible.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff ensure that pupils with SEND learn as well as everyone else by making necessary adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and staff respond effectively when it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff look out for pupils鈥� safety and well-being, building strong and supportive relationships.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers appreciate the support and involvement by staff when addressing issues like bullying.
Parental Involvement: Staff work with parents to identify and meet pupils' needs, especially those falling behind in reading.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils attend clubs such as dance and cooking, with high participation from disadvantaged pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers bring stories to life, helping pupils understand different aspects of reading.
Impact on Student Progress: Highly skilled teachers and well-planned lessons help pupils achieve well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders support new teaching staff through reflective discussions and teaching alongside them.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff regularly check pupils' understanding to address any gaps in knowledge.
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About Us
St John and St James CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.
It has 266 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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celebrating 160 years as St. John & St. James Church of England Primary School (formerly St. James).
John Snell left one acre to the needy in his bequest in 1847 so that a Church of England school might be built there.
Thus, Saint James's Church established a boys' school in 1851.
The National Society has ties to the boy's school.
Since the 1960s, commonwealth immigration has changed Edmonton from a primarily white, working-class industrial suburb to a cosmopolitan community.
The population of Edmonton is young and racially diversified today.
The Society was established on October 16, 1811
The Society got very involved in many facets of education, from book publishing and equipment providing to teacher training.
Every parish in England and Wales was to have a church school established as part of the Society's purpose.
The majority of Church of England and Church of Wales schools, which were first referred to as National Schools, were founded as a result of its involvement.
Through numerous exhibitions and the utilisation of artefacts, the school's Christian character is clearly visible.
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John Snell left one acre to the needy in his bequest in 1847 so that a Church of England school might be built there.
Thus, Saint James's Church established a boys' school in 1851.
The National Society has ties to the boy's school.
Since the 1960s, commonwealth immigration has changed Edmonton from a primarily white, working-class industrial suburb to a cosmopolitan community.
The population of Edmonton is young and racially diversified today.
The Society was established on October 16, 1811
The Society got very involved in many facets of education, from book publishing and equipment providing to teacher training.
Every parish in England and Wales was to have a church school established as part of the Society's purpose.
The majority of Church of England and Church of Wales schools, which were first referred to as National Schools, were founded as a result of its involvement.
Through numerous exhibitions and the utilisation of artefacts, the school's Christian character is clearly visible.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | - | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 58.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9.43% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% 8 | 60.27% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 10.1% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 83 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% 6 | 52.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.04% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 51.36% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.26% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John and St James CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1