St Joseph's RC Junior School
London, SE19 3NU · Croydon · primary school
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10th of 77 primary schools in Croydon we can score, 87 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 — 8.4/10 against 2,056 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
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 RC Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, board games, and maths challenges clubs, alongside design and technology lessons.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical lunchtime look like for a child involved in the chess club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating across different year groups?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's RC Junior School
Overview
St Joseph’s RC Junior School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “friendly and welcoming” environment where pupils are proud to attend and display “excellent behaviour.” Leaders have implemented recent changes to curriculum and support systems to address previous dips in outcomes, which are currently having a “positive impact.”
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a “harmonious environment” and take on leadership roles, such as “well-being leaders” who support peers.
- The curriculum is “broad and well-rounded,” with a consistent approach to mathematics that helps pupils develop “secure mathematical knowledge.”
- “Reading for pleasure is promoted well,” with daily independent reading time and events like ‘Book Week’ encouraging wide reading.
- Staff feel “well supported with their workload and well-being” and receive training to develop their teaching skills.
- Attendance is “consistently high,” and leaders have acted promptly to support pupils at risk of falling behind.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure the curriculum is “implemented consistently well” across all subjects, as variability in checking learning and supporting pupils with SEND means some do not achieve as well as they could.
- Leaders must ensure new initiatives regarding curriculum, staff development, and governance are “firmly embedded” and carefully checked for desired impact, as much of this work is still new.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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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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