St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Harrow |
| Address | Dobbin Close, HA3 7LP |
| School Website | www.stjosephs.harrow.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 2088638531 |
| URN | 146246 |
School Census
| Total | 414 |
| Girls/Boys | 201/213 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.6%/51.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 58.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 60 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/03/2024 | Good |
| 12/12/2012 | Outstanding |
| 11/03/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/12/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/03/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15 |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.7 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 1.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% |
| Reading | 107.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.7 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 0.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 165 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 157 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 159 |
| As First Preference | 74 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 172 |
| As First Preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 197 |
| As First Preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 30% |
| white british ethnic origin | 22.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 9.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 8.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 29% |
| white british ethnic origin | 22.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Belmont School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hibbert Road, , HA3 7JT
Priestmead Primary School and Nursery
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hartford Avenue, , HA3 8SZ