St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Epsom

In its own words: "Our school is a successful, over-subscribed two form primary school, serving the families of the worshipping Catholic community of Epsom. When a child arrives at St. Joseph's they start their journey with us, one where the whole community works together to guide them towards discovery of their own unique set of God-given talents."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a joyful and caring community where every child is cherished and inspired to grow in faith, learning and love. In December 2023, Ofsted once again confirmed our wonderful school as outstanding . Please take time to view the report, which is given below for you to read."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, rugby, cricket, athletics, basketball, drama, chess, Lego, art and knitting.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 94% in reading and 95% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 61 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 138 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are St Martin's Church of England Infant School (0.5 miles); St Martin's Church of England Junior School (0.5 miles, 82% reading, 85% maths); Stamford Green Primary School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 84% maths); and Epsom Primary and Nursery School (0.8 miles, 74% reading, 74% maths).

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 46.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (40%), Mixed (18%) and Asian (10%).

In 2026, 40 pupils (9.3%) received SEN support and 14 (3.3%) 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 autism.

The nearest railway station is Epsom Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rosebank (nw-bound), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 255 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Rosebery School (0.2 miles), Blenheim High School (1.1 miles) and Glyn School (1.2 miles).