St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is a academy converter primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 448 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
448
Pupils
420
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is managed by Croydon 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.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Croydon 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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- Full address
- St. James the Great School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HJ
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 17.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137959
Other Primary Schools in Thornton Heath
If St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thornton Heath are the next closest alternatives.
Beulah Junior School Catchment Area
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Catchment Area
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Catchment Area
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Whitehorse Manor Infant School Catchment Area
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Whitehorse Manor Junior School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CR7 8SB
Ecclesbourne Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CR7 7FA
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Frequently Asked Questions — St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Is St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School currently has 448 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School? ▾
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Croydon before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School cover? ▾
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon, serving pupils aged 3–11. 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 the Great RC Primary and Nursery School? ▾
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.