Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

St James' Catholic High School

Great Strand, London, NW9 5PE
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St James' Catholic High School
London, NW9 5PE
1,254 Pupils
1,400 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
30.00% FSM %
680 Boys
574 Girls
About St James' Catholic High School

Located in London (NW9 5PE), St James' Catholic High School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Barnet.

It has 1,254 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,400. Current headteacher: Anthony Ellul.

Data for St James' Catholic High School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Barnet
Region London
Administrative District Barnet
Parliamentary Constituency Hendon
Ward Colindale North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006183
URN 101364
Data Last Updated 16-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Anthony Kamara Chair of Governors 01/07/2025 30/06/2028 Appointed by trustees
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Frequently Asked Questions
St James' Catholic High School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Barnet.
St James' Catholic High School has 1,254 pupils, with a capacity of 1,400.
St James' Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at St James' Catholic High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, St James' Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St James' Catholic High School is Mr Anthony Ellul.
St James' Catholic High School is at Great Strand, Colindale, London, NW9 5PE, in the Barnet local authority, London.
Sixth form at St James' Catholic High School: Has a sixth form.
St James' Catholic High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Anthony Ellul
Great Strand, Colindale, London, NW9 5PE
02083582800
www.st-james.barnet.sch.uk
Location
NW9 5PE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 101364
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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