The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Ms Aoife O'Grady (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buckingham Road, Hackney, London, N1 4JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrusoe House School
Special school · 1.8km away
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
New Regent's College
Pupil referral unit · 1.8km away
Columbia Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Columbia Market Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Virginia Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
Secondary · 2.1km away
Oaklands School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is in London, N1 4JB, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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