St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Address | Gomm Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 2TY |
| School Website | www.stjosephsprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone | 2072374036 |
| URN | 100833 |
School Census
| Total | 226 |
| Girls/Boys | 117/109 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.8%/48.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 39.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 58 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/03/2024 | Outstanding |
| 24/05/2012 | Outstanding |
| 10/10/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/05/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 10/10/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23 |
| Reading | 107.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.8 |
| Maths Progress | 1.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 28% |
| Reading | 111.0 |
| Maths | 113.0 |
| Reading Progress | 7.2 |
| Writing Progress | 3.8 |
| Maths Progress | 8.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 4.1 |
| Writing Progress | 4.3 |
| Maths Progress | 5.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 116 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 110 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 113 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 127 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 120 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 132 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.93% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 147 |
| As First Preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.67% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 2.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 182 |
| As First Preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 85% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| african ethnic origin | 40.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 11% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 8.7% |
| white british ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| african ethnic origin | 45.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| white british ethnic origin | 8.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
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Rotherhithe Primary School
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Southwark Park Primary School
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Albion Primary School
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The Charter School Bermondsey
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Galleywall Primary School
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Alfred Salter Primary School
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Riverside Primary School
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Marathon Science School
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