Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Saint Joseph's is a caring, inclusive school where pupils feel secure and enjoy learning. Teachers have high expectations and use questioning effectively to keep lessons stimulating and engaging. The school is particularly strong in reading, working closely with parents to foster a love of books that helps pupils achieve above-average results.
Key Strengths
- Fast-paced, stimulating teaching with high expectations and effective use of questioning
- Strong progress for all pupils including those from minority ethnic backgrounds, English language learners, and those with special needs
- Excellent reading outcomes due to strong partnership with parents and a love of reading fostered throughout the school
- Caring school with good behaviour, positive attitudes to learning, and strong spiritual and moral development
- Careful monitoring of individual pupil progress with targeted support so no group falls behind
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need clearer guidance on what constitutes outstanding teaching to move beyond good
- Tasks are occasionally not well-matched to pupils' abilities - sometimes too easy or too difficult
- In science, pupils complete too many worksheets and don't have enough opportunity to write up investigations fully
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school keeps pupils safe and secure with a close family ethos and strong community links between school and home.
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a good school with a caring family ethos that keeps pupils safe and secure. Pupils achieve well, making good progress from below-average starting points to reach above-average attainment by Year 6.
At a Glance
51.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 100%. Maths has remained stable at around 96%. Writing has remained stable at around 88%.
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
175 pupils
225 capacity
50 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Southwark
Places available
3,264
Applications
2,205
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Primary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.58372%
Overall absence
12.90323%
Persistent absence
155
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
Ark Globe Academy
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
City of London School
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
London Nautical, City of London Academy
Oasis Academy South Bank
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