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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Orpington, Bromley , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 218 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–11

Age range

218

Pupils

218

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2021

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is managed by Bromley and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 218 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 218 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bromley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School — School Information

Full address
Maybury Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1BL
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
3.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137958

Other Primary Schools in Orpington

If St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Orpington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Is St James' Roman Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — St James' Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 218 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 218 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St James' Roman Catholic Primary School?

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bromley before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St James' Roman Catholic Primary School cover?

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St James' Roman Catholic Primary School?

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.