'Teachers at St James Primary are engaged, kind and genuinely care about the children' - Year 6 Parent

We are ranked in the top 3% of primary schools in England according to the Times (Dec, 2024)

Why Choose Us?

St James CofE Primary School is a small, friendly, one form entry primary school set in the heart of Muswell Hill, next to beautiful Highgate Woods.

• We are a warm and nurturing school, where every single teacher and member of staff knows every child by name.  
• We offer complete wraparound care from 7.45am - 6pm
• Our catchment area is much wider than other olcal schools and you can find out more here
• Our strong Christian values drive our inclusivity and we welcome children from all different  backgrounds and faiths.
• Our teachers are passionate, creative and help to set the high expectations we have for our children,  Our aim is to equip them with a life long love of learning and to help them excel so they are well prepared for their step to secondary school.
• We have a very strong sense of community which is helped by our link to St James Church, our very enthusiastic and active parent body - Friends of St James - and our supportive Governors.
• Our after school enrichment programme offers our children the chance to try activities such as coding and robotics, photography, fencing, chess, gymnastics, drama, art and football. You can find out more here.
• Learning through play and sport play a key role in our children's development and we have four seperate playgrounds within our grounds and a dedicated MUGA.

To find out more about our Open Mornings, please click here