Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
London, E14 0DE · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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49th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 6.4/10 against 1,515 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Daily Mile, Just Dance, group guitar tuition, and the school choir. They also engage in the arts project "Water Songs: From Bangladesh to the Thames" and attend a Year 6 residential trip. After-school care is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 411 pupils against a stated capacity of 466. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How does the after-school care integrate with the daily curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Overview
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School continues to be a "good school," described as a "welcoming and thoroughly inclusive place to learn." Pupils are "happy and enjoy learning," demonstrating "mature attitudes" and a strong sense of belonging within the community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed" in core subjects like mathematics and reading, with "carefully planned opportunities" for pupils to revisit and retain knowledge.
- Leaders prioritise reading from the start, ensuring pupils develop "phonics knowledge" to read "confidently and accurately" using matched texts.
- Staff maintain high expectations for behaviour, creating "calm and positive" classrooms where bullying is "not tolerated" and dealt with quickly.
- Pupils’ wider development is supported through "many opportunities" for reflection, arts, and cultural experiences, alongside on-site therapists for mental health.
- Leaders provide "helpful and regular training" for teachers and actively support staff well-being and workload management.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not yet "clearly defined the building blocks of knowledge" required for pupils to make progress.
- Teachers occasionally fail to use assessment data to "build and extend pupils’ knowledge layer by layer," hindering deeper understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving appropriate training and working closely with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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