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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Southwark SE16 2TY
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises reading with expert teaching and rigorous phonics curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is highly effective enabling pupils to build secure and detailed knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school is further refining its approach for mathematics to enhance proficiency.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils excel in their learning across subjects, with high proficiency in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support is quickly given to anyone who needs it, ensuring no one falls behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary: they focus intently during lessons and move around the school sensibly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive extra support and are fully included in learning and wider opportunities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school provides a safe and harmonious environment for all pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The personal development curriculum includes staying safe online and respecting others.
Parent Feedback: Parents are greatly appreciative of the school’s work, stating it cares about both children’s welfare and parental support.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff receive regular, high-quality professional development to enhance their roles effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ subject knowledge and teaching skills enable students to make secure and detailed knowledge connections.
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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 219 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | - | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 73% | 63.1% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 10.91% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 113 4 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 3 | 93 | 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 | 92% 4 | 61.67% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 28% 6 | 10.92% | 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 | 7.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 8.3 | Well 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 | 109 2 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 95 | 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 | 96% 7 | 61.08% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 4 | 10.16% | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.6 | Well 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 | 111 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 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 | 89% | 56.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.8% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 6.8 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 17 : 1