St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Harrow, HA3 7LP · Harrow · primary school
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11th of 38 primary schools in Harrow we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.6/10 against 4,292 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 447 pupils against a stated capacity of 456. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school handle transitions for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This is a “warm and welcoming school” where pupils “learn well” and demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour. The report highlights an “ambitious and broad curriculum” that builds knowledge effectively from Year 1 onwards, supported by staff with “strong subject expertise.” While the overall effectiveness is judged as Good, the school excels in behaviour, attitudes, and personal development, which are rated Outstanding.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, are “motivated to learn,” and feel safe within a community defined by “respect and kindness.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and carefully sequenced to ensure pupils “grasp key concepts” and make connections between subjects.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with staff making “adaptions effectively” so they progress alongside peers.
- Personal development is “excellent,” with a wide variety of enrichment activities that build “cultural capital” and prepare pupils for life in modern Britain.
- Staff feel “valued” and receive “good quality professional development,” contributing to a culture of ambition and continual improvement.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum is “not as well developed” as in the rest of the school, lacking precise identification of what children should learn and how it builds progressively.
- Occasionally, teaching activities are “not strongly linked to the key knowledge and skills” that leaders intend pupils to learn.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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