St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, London
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 429th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,694th of 14,452 across England. It was 44% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lewisham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Lewisham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 89% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Tidemill Academy (0.1 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths); Grinling Gibbons Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 73% maths); Oak Gardens Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); and Childeric Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 77% maths).
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Tidemill AcademyGrinling Gibbons Primary SchoolOak Gardens Primary SchoolChilderic Primary School
Who goes there
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 33.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (72%), Mixed (7%) and Asian (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Deptford, about 60 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wavelengths Leisure Centre, 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Joseph's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Addey and Stanhope School (0.3 miles), Deptford Green School (0.5 miles) and St Ursula's Convent School (0.9 miles).
Addey and Stanhope SchoolDeptford Green SchoolSt Ursula's Convent School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Joseph's is a caring school where children feel supported and respected by staff. The school excels at teaching reading and spoken language skills, and provides excellent support for children with additional needs. Parents will appreciate the strong focus on character development and the range of enrichment activities, including visits to local businesses and galleries.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on developing pupils' spoken language and reading skills, with well-trained staff delivering phonics and promoting a passion for reading
- Caring and supportive staff who take time to explain things and help pupils who are struggling
- Clear curriculum content that builds progressively through the school, with strong foundations laid in early years
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, working closely with external agencies
- Strong focus on pupils' wider personal development, including respect for different religions and mental health support
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding carefully enough, meaning some misconceptions are not addressed quickly
- Mathematics outcomes in Year 2 were significantly below national levels - improvements to teaching need to be fully implemented and monitored
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear processes in place to keep pupils safe and follow up on concerns promptly, while building strong relationships with families.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school care, curriculum subject clubs, local business visits, art gallery visits, library visits
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and lively primary school where pupils enjoy attending and staff are caring and compassionate. The school has been rated Good across all areas of inspection.
At a Glance
50.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 78% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.3
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
20.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Lewisham
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
- Get Active Kids LTDAt the school · Not yet graded
- Montage at the Albany180m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Invicta Deptford SE8490m away · Not yet graded
- Marakai Homework Club640m away · Not yet graded
- Kiddies Palace After School Club840m away · Not yet graded
- Bree's Little Stars After School Club Randall Place880m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lewisham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is in Lewisham; for families living there:
Apply to Lewisham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 210
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 34
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 210 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 34 serious and 175 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
36 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
44%
Available places
138 pupils
317 places
179 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Lewisham council
Places available
3,323
Applications
2,840
Got 1st preference
87.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Lewisham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
23.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
122
Total Pupils
61
Boys
61
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
15.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,448
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,539
Per pupil
£1172k
Total funding
£83k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
10.4%
Persistent absence
125
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Lewisham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 44% of its 317 places.
How big are the classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School average 20.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has around 122 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 10.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Lewisham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Joseph's Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Get Active Kids LTD (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 210 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 34 serious and 175 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 36 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is at Crossfield Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3PH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)