We are a warm, friendly and inclusive primary school set in the heart of Muswell Hill, next to beautiful Highgate Woods. Our school values ofKINDNESS, WISDOM, RESPECT, JOYandPERSEVERANCEunderpin our aim to provide an outstanding education for all , which encourages and develops every child academically and socially so they can flourish confidently.
We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful school.
Geraldine Gallagher
Executive Head Teacher
Annie Moore
Head of School
Take a look around our amazing school by clicking on the video below.
If you would like to come and see us please email us at office@stjamesprimaryschool.co.uk or find out more about our Open mornings here
Latest News
The World Reimagined Project
7/03/2025 2:04 PM
We were delighted to host our beautiful globe as part of the World Reimagined Project. Ours was by artist Bryony-Benge Abbott who was inspired by the legacy of Kenyan activist, Wangari Maathai, who founded the Green Belt Movement and was the first African women to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
PSQM Outreach Award
6/03/2025 12:39 PM
We are delighted to have been given the PSQM Outreach award this year.
Show Racism The Red Card
5/03/2025 12:28 PM
We wore red to school this term to show our support for Show Racism The Red Card who are one of the UK's leading anti-racism educational charity. The majority of their work involves the delivery of educational workshops to young people and adults in schools, workplaces and at events held in football stadiums. Across the UK, they produce educational resources to challenge misconceptions, stereotypes and negative attitudes in society.
At St James, we pride ourselves in having a curriculum that reflects our school community and celebrates diversity. We want all our pupils to thrive through informed curiosity about the world and think critically about how to change the world for the better.
Achievement For All
3/03/2025 11:26 AM
Our school is part of Haringey's pledge to raise achievement for all.
'Every child and young person in Haringey matters. Every child and young person deserves the best life chances, especially when they face additional barriers due to ethnicity and disadvantage. It is everyone's responsibility to make this a reality and create the equality of opportunity we want to see.'
We are ranked in the top 3% of primary schools in England
13/03/2025 10:10 AM
We are delighted to have been ranked within the top 3% of primary schools in the country according to the Time Educational Supplement (December 2024). You can find out more information here
World Book Day 2025
12/03/2025 12:31 PM
Have a look here at our wonderful World Book Day celebrations this year.
Rights Respecting Gold Award
11/03/2025 3:26 PM
We are delighted to have been awarded the UNICEF Rights Respecting Gold award in February 2025.
Conscious Inclusion
11/03/2025 12:00 PM
Conscious inclusion is a core part of our school development plan and is embeded in everything we do from our curriculum and enrichment programme to our behaviour and restorative justice approach. Please see our Inclusion pages for more information.
Forest School
9/03/2025 11:26 AM
We are fortunate to be next door to beautiful Highgate Woods and our Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 classes take part in Forest School.
Gold Green Tree Woodland Trust Award
8/03/2025 2:06 PM
We are delighted to have been awarded the Gold Green Tree School Award by the Woodland Trust.
The World Reimagined Project
7/03/2025 2:04 PM
We were delighted to host our beautiful globe as part of the World Reimagined Project. Ours was by artist Bryony-Benge Abbott who was inspired by the legacy of Kenyan activist, Wangari Maathai, who founded the Green Belt Movement and was the first African women to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
PSQM Outreach Award
6/03/2025 12:39 PM
We are delighted to have been given the PSQM Outreach award this year.
Show Racism The Red Card
5/03/2025 12:28 PM
We wore red to school this term to show our support for Show Racism The Red Card who are one of the UK's leading anti-racism educational charity. The majority of their work involves the delivery of educational workshops to young people and adults in schools, workplaces and at events held in football stadiums. Across the UK, they produce educational resources to challenge misconceptions, stereotypes and negative attitudes in society.
At St James, we pride ourselves in having a curriculum that reflects our school community and celebrates diversity. We want all our pupils to thrive through informed curiosity about the world and think critically about how to change the world for the better.
Achievement For All
3/03/2025 11:26 AM
Our school is part of Haringey's pledge to raise achievement for all.
'Every child and young person in Haringey matters. Every child and young person deserves the best life chances, especially when they face additional barriers due to ethnicity and disadvantage. It is everyone's responsibility to make this a reality and create the equality of opportunity we want to see.'
We are ranked in the top 3% of primary schools in England
13/03/2025 10:10 AM
We are delighted to have been ranked within the top 3% of primary schools in the country according to the Time Educational Supplement (December 2024). You can find out more information here
World Book Day 2025
12/03/2025 12:31 PM
Have a look here at our wonderful World Book Day celebrations this year.
Rights Respecting Gold Award
11/03/2025 3:26 PM
We are delighted to have been awarded the UNICEF Rights Respecting Gold award in February 2025.
Conscious Inclusion
11/03/2025 12:00 PM
Conscious inclusion is a core part of our school development plan and is embeded in everything we do from our curriculum and enrichment programme to our behaviour and restorative justice approach. Please see our Inclusion pages for more information.