Compare David Livingstone Academy and St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School and Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: David Livingstone Academy (Primary) in Thornton Heath; St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School (Primary) in Thornton Heath; Winterbourne Junior Girls' School (Primary) in Thornton Heath — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares David Livingstone Academy, St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School and Winterbourne Junior Girls' School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Thornton Heath, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (David Livingstone Academy), published Jul 2019. The lowest is 2 (Winterbourne Junior Girls' School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Winterbourne Junior Girls' School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 900, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–35–40%; all within the Step Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	David Livingstone Academy CR7 8HX	St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School CR7 8HJ	Winterbourne Junior Girls' School CR7 7QT
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8HX	Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8HJ	Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 7QT
Latest Ofsted	1 2 Jul 2019	1 5 Dec 2023	2 15 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	420	328
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Girls
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Step Academy Trust	Croydon (306)	Croydon (306)
Website	www.davidlivingstone-academy.org	www.stjamesthegreat.org	winterbournegirlsschool.co.uk
Telephone	02086534240	02087713424	02086843532
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

David Livingstone Academy

CR7 8HX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Thornton Heath
Surrey
CR7 8HX
Ofsted: 1 2 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Step Academy Trust
Website: www.davidlivingstone-academy.org
Telephone: 02086534240

St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

CR7 8HJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Thornton Heath
Surrey
CR7 8HJ
Ofsted: 1 5 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Croydon (306)
Website: www.stjamesthegreat.org
Telephone: 02087713424

Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

CR7 7QT

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Thornton Heath
Surrey
CR7 7QT
Ofsted: 2 15 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Croydon (306)
Website: winterbournegirlsschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02086843532

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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