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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Kingston upon Thames KT1 2UP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is generally taught well. Additional support provided where necessary
Success of the Curriculum: Meaningful and consistent writing opportunities across the curriculum have led to improved progress
Foundational Skills: Pupils love reading; strong phonics routines enable confident practice
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum taught logically helps pupils learn effectively
Areas Needing Improvement: Specialized phonics training needed, particularly for teaching the most able pupils
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve teachers' strategies to enhance long-term retention
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current school data shows improved progress in reading and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support through bespoke intervention strategies for phonics
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved and clear about right and wrong
Performance in Maths & Reading: High expectations lead to good performance in maths and reading
Support for Falling Behind: Swift identification and action for pupils needing phonics support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes; rare bullying incidents addressed effectively
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff effectively support vulnerable pupils through appropriate records and liaison with outside agencies
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick to provide necessary support for complex needs
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Students feel safe and bullying is dealt with effectively when it happens
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Talks from police on knife crime and gang culture for older pupils
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Rare bullying; effectively handled when it occurs
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Confident in online safety and maintaining healthy minds
Parent Feedback: Parents were extremely positive about the school and praised it for accommodating their needs
Parent Feedback: Highly positive about school support
Outdoor Facilities: School council's request led to an all-weather sports area being provided
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs like football and gardening appreciated by pupils
Impact on Student Progress: The majority of work showed strong progress over time
Teacher Engagement: Strong subject knowledge; effective teaching models used
Impact on Student Progress: Effective adaptation to meet diverse pupil needs
Teaching Staff Challenges: Senior leaders need to ensure the challenge in writing is high across key stage 2
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 241 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the website for St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, on behalf of the faculty and staff. In addition to giving your child interesting learning materials, we hope you find our information to be helpful and enlightening. St. Joseph's is a warm and inviting Catholic school that is a part of the Diocese of Southwark and is connected to the Kingston Parish of St. Raphael's. As a strong Catholic community with strong ties to Father Michael Lovell and the parish, the values of the gospel permeate every facet of school life. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in St. Joseph's school activities. There are several opportunities all year long to help the school, become engaged in the kids' education, and recognise their accomplishments. At St. Joseph's, we put the needs of the kids first, and we work hard to make sure that all feel secure and content in their learning environment. Our dedicated staff offers a diverse and engaging curriculum to inspire the kids to learn and cultivate their inquisitive minds. Our guiding principle is to actively assist kids in becoming more self-reliant and in command of their own learning and growth. Every child's successes are celebrated and each child is encouraged to grow and achieve excellence in all aspects of their spiritual, moral, physical, emotional and educational development. We appreciate you visiting our website, and if there is anything else we can do to assist you, do get in touch with us.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | - | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 59.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 12.56% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% 2 | 62.58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 3 | 13.23% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 5 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 25 | 64% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 9 | 12% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 58.04% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 10.75% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1