St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Upminster, RM14 2QB · Havering · primary school
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16th of 49 primary schools in Havering we can score, 59 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 the 1,887 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Change 4 Life club, participate in archery, basketball, cross country running, football, netball, hockey, tag-rugby, and swimming, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 maintain progress in the years following the 2022 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How are places allocated when the school is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe their experiences at the school as ‘joyful’, benefiting from positive behaviour and warm relationships with staff. Leaders are ambitious for learning, and these goals are ‘typically realised’ through a broad curriculum that is logically organised in many subjects. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils actively contributing to school life and feeling safe and supported.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and balanced’, with knowledge in many subjects ‘logically organised’ to be secured over time, such as in mathematics and physical education.
- A ‘clear, well-structured programme’ ensures pupils learn to read effectively, with books matched to sounds and appropriate support for those struggling.
- Pupils are ‘well motivated to learn’, displaying calm, orderly, and respectful behaviour, while staff feel valued and supported by leaders.
- Personal development is strong, with a well-designed PSHE curriculum helping pupils understand issues like online safety and encouraging them to be ‘active citizens’.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, ensuring they ‘fully access the planned curriculum’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure important ideas are identified in all subjects, as some areas lack the cumulative design found elsewhere, leaving pupils’ understanding ‘not as fully developed’.
- Teachers must routinely check what pupils have learned and remembered, as missed errors and misconceptions currently hinder long-term knowledge security.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with clear procedures for reporting concerns, appropriate staff training, and robust pre-employment checks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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