St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London, SW3 2QT · Kensington and Chelsea · primary school
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3rd of 25 primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea we can score, 26 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 — 9.9/10 against 4,294 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
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, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. 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 (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 238. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2024, what specific changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with “exceptionally high expectations” where pupils develop “knowledge, confidence and character.” Leaders are “knowledgeable and committed,” ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, “excel in their learning.” The school fosters a community where pupils are “kind, respectful and generous,” contributing to a “highly productive environment.”
Strengths
- Reading is “central to the curriculum,” with staff possessing “strong expertise in phonics” who “quickly correct any errors” to ensure pupils become “confident, fluent and perceptive readers.”
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with leaders organising knowledge to help pupils understand “increasingly complex ideas” across subjects like mathematics and music.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary” and they are “highly motivated to learn,” following clear routines with “little need to be prompted.”
- Staff receive “extensive, carefully focused training,” allowing them to “check pupils’ understanding continually” and “correct misconceptions promptly.”
- Personal development is “rooted in the values of the school,” teaching pupils to treat others with “dignity” and respect for “differences in people’s views, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of life.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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