St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London, NW4 4TY · Barnet · primary school
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71st of 84 primary schools in Barnet we can score, 92 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 — 7.7/10 against 2,439 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
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, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 12.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 413 pupils against a stated capacity of 548. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is described as a "caring community with a strong commitment to inclusion" where pupils feel safe and valued. Following recent challenges with staffing and attendance, leaders have taken "decisive action" that is already improving outcomes, with pupils now achieving well and leaving "well prepared for secondary school."
Strengths
- Pupils make progress "significantly above national average" in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
- Attendance has "risen sharply" following strengthened oversight and robust monitoring systems, now reaching levels close to national averages.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well sequenced," with a strong focus on developing pupils’ language and vocabulary.
- Staff build "positive, nurturing relationships" with children, creating a secure environment where pupils concentrate well and bullying is rare.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they make "steady progress from their individual starting points."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure phonics teaching is "consistently high quality" to address remaining inconsistencies among staff.
- Leaders should strengthen the "recording and analysing of school performance data" to better evaluate provision effectiveness.
- The "granular depth of leaders’ analysis of attendance and behaviour information" needs development to identify underlying issues more sharply.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 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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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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