St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
London, NW10 9LS · Brent · primary school
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4th of 51 primary schools in Brent 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 2,922 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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 Roman Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% 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 Outstanding in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 484 pupils against a stated capacity of 510. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are scheduled for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "close and welcoming school community" where pupils are safe and have the opportunity to thrive. Leaders maintain "high academic ambitions for all pupils," resulting in an "excellent quality of education" that has been sustained over many years. The school’s core vision is "deeply embedded in every aspect of school life," ensuring pupils are "exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education."
Strengths
- Pupils follow a "rich and ambitious curriculum" that is "logically sequenced" to help them "build a depth of knowledge and understanding" across subjects.
- Teachers possess "considerable subject expertise" and check regularly that pupils remember essential knowledge, enabling them to "build a deep body of subject knowledge."
- Early reading is taught effectively, with children learning phonics successfully from Reception and pupils across the school "delight[ing] in the books that their teachers share."
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," characterised by attentiveness, motivation, and respect, allowing everyone to learn "without disruption."
- Provision for personal development is "exceptional," with a "wide variety of enrichment activities" and a high take-up of opportunities to develop character and responsibility.
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 | 91% |
| 2023/24 | 96% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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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