St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, London
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 802nd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Ealing (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 52 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 123 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); St Mark's Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 83% maths); Hobbayne Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 78% maths); and Oaklands Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 81% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Mark's Primary SchoolHobbayne Primary SchoolOaklands Primary School
Who goes there
50% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (23%), Asian (12%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 51 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 16 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hanwell Station, about 110 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hanwell Broadway, 220 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
17.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 79% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
27.4
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
17
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
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
- Aktiva Camps @ St Marks440m 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 Ealing's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
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 Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
542 pupils
600 places
58 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 Ealing council
Places available
4,155
Applications
3,394
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
51
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
12.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
540
Total Pupils
264
Boys
276
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
27
Teachers
21.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,541
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,620
Per pupil
£3354k
Total funding
£121k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
14.7%
Persistent absence
509
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Ealing 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 90% of its 600 places.
How big are the classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School average 26.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has around 540 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 14.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Ealing'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?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: Aktiva Camps @ St Marks (440m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is at York Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 3HU.