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St James' Catholic High School

State school · London, NW9 5PE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,254 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,254 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
London Borough of Barnet

Headteacher

Head

Mr Anthony Ellul

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 21 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School 16 %
The Annunciation RC Junior School 10 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 9 %
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School 9 %
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School 5 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School 4 %
Colindale Primary School 2 %
Deansbrook Junior School 2 %
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School 2 %
Dollis Primary School 2 %
Broadfields Primary School 2 %
Woodcroft Primary School 2 %
Goldbeaters Primary School 2 %
The Hyde School 2 %
The Orion Primary School 2 %
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 2 %
Barnfield Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
84%
LA avg.
82%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
55.5%
LA avg.
66.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
32.90
LA avg.
39.00
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
78
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,254
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Great Strand
Colindale
London
NW9 5PE
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Telephone: 020 8358 2800

Email: admin@st-james.barnet.sch.uk

Website: http://www.st-james.barnet.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Barnet

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School data & information St James' Catholic High School Great Strand, Colindale, London, NW9 5PE
1,254 Pupil numbers
30 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
64 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
78 Number of teachers
7 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
55.5%
LA avg.
66.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
50.70
LA avg.
57.30
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.32 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 219 5
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 8
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 225 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 134 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 225 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 225 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 9
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12.5%
LA avg.
28%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.90
LA avg.
39.00
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 19 B
Psychology GCE A level 8 B
Physics GCE A level 10 B
Mathematics GCE A level 15 B
History GCE A level 16 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 9 A
English Literature GCE A level 16 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 8 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 19 B
Biology GCE A level 9 C
Art and Design GCE A level 7 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St James' Catholic High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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