St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

A good academy converter school in Newham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joachim's Catholic Primary School.

London, E163DT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 September 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Shipman Road
Custom House
London, E163DT

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141927
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Shipman Road, Custom House, London, E16 3DT
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Brentwood
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
346
Free School Meals
31.3% (108 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.1 (7.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.8 (2.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
346 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Playing and Praying, Loving and Learning, We achieve through God."

Love Justice Honesty Forgiveness Solidarity Hope

Christ is at the centre of school life. The Catholic life is rich and the Gospel values guide all actions. Prayer and worship are central, with daily acts of worship and weekly masses. RE is a core subject taking 10% of teaching time and the Come and See programme is used. The school recognises its duty to support the Domestic Church, works with parents and parish, and aims to nurture the whole child—body and soul—through faith-informed education.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes visitors to St. Joachim’s, describes a Christ-centered ethos, an engaging curriculum, and aims to inspire spiritual and academic growth in all pupils.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Archery Handball Basketball Football Tennis Chess

Facilities

Walsingham Wing

Curriculum Highlights

Religious Education is a core subject and takes 10% of teaching time, using the Come and See programme. The curriculum integrates Catholic Life across subjects; EYFS uses Development Matters - non-statutory guidance.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Extended School Provision includes Breakfast Club and 6 O'Clock Wraparound Club. The school is transitioning to digital Terms and Conditions for 2024-25; a QR code and link are provided to access the document. The documents available include After School Covering Letter for 6 O'Clock Club and the Breakfast and 6 O'Clock Wraparound Club Policy 2024-2025.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for St Joachim's follow London Borough of Newham’s admissions processes. The school is a Multi Catholic Academy School and requires submission of the London Borough of Newham’s Pupil Services application along with a Supplementary Information Form. The school follows the LB Newham Fair Access Protocol and provides contact if assistance is needed.

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