St Joseph's RC Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Westminster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's RC Primary School.

London, W91DF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

70

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
16 April 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lanark Road
Maida Vale
London, W91DF
Phone
2072863518
Website
stjosephsschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149488
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1DF
Website
www.stjosephsschool.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
259
Free School Meals
20.0% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.1 (3.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 110.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
259 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

St Joseph was a worker. The community of St Joseph’s works hard together. We respect and care for each other. We are open to and for each other. We make wise choices and always do our best. We learn to live life to the full. JESUS SAID: I HAVE COME THAT THEY MAY HAVE LIFE, AND HAVE IT TO THE FULL. JOHN 10:10

As a Catholic School, St Joseph’s follows the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. The staff, Governors and children are called to witness to the Catholic faith and have strong links with the parish of Our Lady’s in St. John’s Wood and Westminster Diocese.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Dr N Fernandes-Viana welcomes families and describes St Joseph’s as a caring, family‑oriented community with strong outcomes, a dynamic curriculum, and a commitment to helping every child reach their potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After School Clubs (Junior Adventures Group - JAG)

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School and outdoor learning (Year 1–Year 4) Enriched curriculum including debating, knowledge of current affairs, and History of Art

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After school clubs provided by Junior Adventures Group (JAG); childcare delivered in a safe and supervised environment.

Admissions Criteria

The admissions criteria reflect the Catholic nature of the school. Admissions criteria vary by year group and can be found through the Admissions pages (Admission to the School, Reception, Nursery, In Year).

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