Academy · Croydon

St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

Primary
Ages 3–11
Roman Catholic

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Croydon council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3–11
Pupils: 447 (capacity 420)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Archdiocese of Southwark
Academy trust: ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Phone: 02087713424
Address: St. James the Great School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HJ
Website: stjamesthegreat.org

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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