The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 46.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr Patrick Devereux (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Wades Place, Poplar, London, E14 0DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions 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 Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. 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 414 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 3 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, E14 0DE, in the Tower Hamlets 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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