St John XXIII Catholic Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St John XXIII creates an exceptionally welcoming and inclusive school where all children thrive. The school achieves outstanding academic results while ensuring every child - whether they have additional needs, are disadvantaged, or from diverse backgrounds - receives the tailored support they need to succeed. Pupils are happy, well-behaved, and develop into confident, ambitious learners who understand how their education prepares them for future success.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and orderly conduct throughout the school
- Attainment in reading, writing and mathematics significantly above national averages
- Highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Extensive personal development and wellbeing programme with enrichment activities
- Strong attendance rates for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils above national averages
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching in wider curriculum subjects uses activities not as well suited to helping pupils understand and remember intended learning
- Early years staff interactions to encourage rich language use are inconsistent across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all staff take responsibility for keeping pupils safe and concerns are actively managed.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs for art, drama and football, anti-racism workshops, police and fire brigade visits, careers day with visiting professionals, eco committee, charity fundraising, international week with cultural celebrations
St John XXIII Catholic Primary School is a high-performing Catholic primary school where pupils achieve well, with attainment significantly above national averages by the end of Year 6. The school creates an inclusive, welcoming environment where all pupils, including those with additional needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, are supported to succeed.
At a Glance
49.8%
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 remained stable at around 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 92%. Writing has declined from 96% to 85%.
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
20.6
Infant (KS1)
24.9
KS2
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
302 pupils
446 capacity
144 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Hammersmith and Fulham
Places available
1,360
Applications
1,220
Got 1st preference
73.4%
Got preferred school
93.4%
Primary admissions across Hammersmith and Fulham (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.58011%
Overall absence
9.43396%
Persistent absence
265
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
St John XXIII Catholic Primary School
Cambridge School
Jack Tizard School
Phoenix Academy
Woodlane High School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Arden House
Catch22 Include London
Ormiston Queensmill Academy
Ormiston Latimer Academy
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