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St James' Catholic High School

Voluntary aided school · London · NW9 5PE

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,243

Local authority

Barnet

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in London, Barnet, 1,243 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 32.6%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in NW9
22
Secondary in NW9
3
Open schools in Barnet LA
176
Secondary in Barnet LA
25

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
101364

Location

Address
Great Strand, Colindale
Postcode
NW9 5PE
Town
London
Local authority
Barnet
District
Barnet
Constituency
Hendon
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,243
Boys / girls
682 / 561
School capacity
1,400
Capacity fill
1,243 / 1,400 (89%)
Free school meals
32.6%
FSM pupils
335
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Anthony Ellul
Telephone
02083582800
Website
http://www.st-james.barnet.sch.uk

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