St John XXIII Catholic Primary School, London

Outstanding
Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Roman Catholic
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~375m)Possible (~535m)Unlikely (~696m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Karen Cunningham
Pupils:302 / 446 capacity
LA:Hammersmith and Fulham
Phone:02087439428
Address:1 India Way, London, W12 7QT
Trust:SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2023

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall

URN:149641
UKPRN:10092170
Diocese:Archdiocese of Westminster
Constituency:Hammersmith and Chiswick
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+2ppMaths+2ppWriting-11pp

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

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

White City
552m · 9 min walk
White City Underground Station
582m · 9 min walk
Wood Lane Underground Station
633m · 10 min walk

Bus Stops

Commonwealth Avenue (Stop LN)
176m · 3 min walk
Queens Park Rangers FC (Stop LU)
244m · 4 min walk
Westway (Stop U)
253m · 4 min walk
Mandela Close (Stop LQ)
260m · 4 min walk
White City Estate (Stop V)
260m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

68%

Available places

302 pupils

446 capacity

144 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Hammersmith and Fulham

Low demand0.90x oversubscription

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)

Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.58011%

Overall absence

9.43396%

Persistent absence

265

Enrolments

Authorised3.5923%
Unauthorised0.98781%
Persistent (10%+)9.43396%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

4.70408%
23/24
4.58011%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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