Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
London, N1 4JB · Hackney · primary school
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21st of 50 primary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 2,762 of them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Irish Dancing, Karate, Yoga, and Art/Sewing clubs, or play tennis, swimming, cricket, basketball, football, hockey, or netball. Year 3 visits Suleymaniye Mosque. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school manage the transition for Year 3 pupils before their trip to Suleymaniye Mosque?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils “exude a love for learning” and demonstrate “kindness and respect” in their interactions. Leaders provide a “broad, balanced and deep” curriculum that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve “strong outcomes” and master knowledge “exceptionally well.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced to allow pupils to “successfully build on prior knowledge,” with lessons that are “calm and fruitful.”
- Reading is prioritised from Reception, ensuring pupils become “accurate and fluent readers” through high-quality phonics teaching and timely support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the “same curriculum as their peers” and receive “high-quality support” to master content.
- Personal development is “impressive,” with pupils engaging in diverse extra-curricular activities and learning to “respect and celebrate difference.”
- Staff receive rigorous training and professional development, while the governing body “rigorously holds leaders to account.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an “open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils’ interests first.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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