St James CofE Primary School, based in Enfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St James CofE Primary School currently has around 173 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.5% boys and 44.5% girls. Around 46.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.9%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 34.7%. other white pupils make up about 17.9% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 10.4%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Frederick Crescent, Enfield, EN3 7HH |
| Website: | www.stjamesenfield.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02088041987 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Enfield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Michelle Sheehan |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102033 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 173 |
| Number of Boys: | 96 |
| Number of Girls: | 77 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.9% | 8.2% |
| African | 34.70% | 60 |
| Other White | 17.90% | 31 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 10.40% | 18 |
| Other Black | 9.80% | 17 |
| White British | 5.80% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 5.80% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.50% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE Primary School Frederick Crescent , EN3 7HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy 40 The Ride , EN3 7GB | - not rated | 687 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolks Primary School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsdown Junior School Green Street , EN3 7NA | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsdown Infant School Green Street , EN3 7NA | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany School Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 49 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmons Brook School Bell Lane , EN3 5PB | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.