St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London, SE8 3PH · Lewisham · primary school
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45th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham we can score, 64 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 1,144 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 122 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are available this term?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this “vibrant and lively school” where staff are “caring, compassionate and helpful.” Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, and provide a curriculum that builds successfully on strong early years foundations. The school is rated as Good across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- Teachers possess “secure” subject knowledge and help pupils gain confidence in explaining what they know.
- Leaders place a “strong emphasis on developing pupils’ spoken language skills,” with staff well trained in delivering the phonics programme.
- Pupils behave well, understanding school rules and showing respect for different beliefs and religions.
- Leaders identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “well,” working closely with external agencies.
- Staff promote school values such as “honesty and resilience,” and pupils have “positive attitudes to learning.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure adults “routinely check what pupils know and understand carefully” so that misconceptions are addressed in a timely manner.
- Leaders must ensure changes to the teaching of mathematics are “fully implemented so that outcomes for pupils improve quickly,” following low Year 2 results.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with clear processes in place to keep pupils safe and prompt follow-up on any concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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