St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Upminster
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Upminster. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 5 schools in Upminster with published results, and 3,694th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- 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 Havering (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Thursday 7 January 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Havering
Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Havering and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 95% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 51 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 145 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 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 Upminster Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Upminster Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 91% reading, 96% maths); Branfil Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 83% maths); and The James Oglethorpe Primary School (1 mile, Good, 73% reading, 76% maths).
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Upminster Infant SchoolUpminster Junior SchoolBranfil Primary SchoolThe James Oglethorpe Primary School
Who goes there
3.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 27 pupils (6.4%) received SEN support and 13 (3.1%) 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 Upminster Station, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gaynes Road, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 103 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Havering (201).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School (0.2 miles), The Coopers' Company and Coborn School (0.5 miles), Gaynes School (0.7 miles) and Hall Mead School (0.8 miles).
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' SchoolThe Coopers' Company and Coborn SchoolGaynes SchoolHall Mead 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Joseph's creates a welcoming, joyful learning environment where children feel safe and develop strong relationships with staff. The school excels in teaching reading through a structured programme and supports all learners well, including those with special needs. Pupils are encouraged to be active citizens and develop important life skills around online safety, mental health and sustainability.
Key Strengths
- Clear, well-structured reading programme from Reception ensuring pupils read with increasing fluency and precision -
- Broad, balanced curriculum with logical organisation of knowledge in subjects like mathematics and physical education -
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they fully access the planned curriculum -
- Positive behaviour and respectful relationships throughout the school with swift action on rare bullying incidents -
- Well-designed PSHE curriculum covering important themes like online safety and mental health
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear identification of important knowledge pupils need to learn, resulting in less developed understanding -
- Teachers sometimes miss errors and misconceptions during learning, which reduces how well pupils secure their knowledge long-term
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with appropriate staff training, clear reporting procedures, pre-employment checks in place, and pupils taught to keep themselves safe through the curriculum and mental health support.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading ambassadors, house captains, eco-warriors, school house fundraising for charities
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a good school where pupils experience a joyful learning environment with positive behaviour and attitudes. Leaders are ambitious for pupils' learning and this is typically realised through strong staff-pupil relationships and comprehensive support.
At a Glance
3.6%
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 declined from 92% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 95% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 82% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
30.4
KS2
14
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2 unlawfully large infant 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.
- After School at the PreschoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Little Kids Holiday Club330m away · Not yet graded
- Barracudas (Upminster)800m away · Not yet graded
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 Havering; for families living there:
Apply to Havering for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 35
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 31 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
7 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 Havering is 23.5 (the median across 92 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
415 pupils
420 places
5 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Upminster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Upminster
Across Havering council
Places available
3,373
Applications
3,066
Got 1st preference
91.5%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Havering council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
9.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
420
Total Pupils
216
Boys
204
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
22.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,947
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,037
Per pupil
£2221k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
5.5%
Persistent absence
364
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, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% 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 November 2022.
What is the catchment area for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Havering 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 close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School average 30 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has around 420 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 5.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Havering'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 at the school: After School at the Preschool (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 31 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 7 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 Havering is 23.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is at 115 St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2QB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)