The short version
Above-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 169
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 40.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Ms Catherine Fulton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Little Dorrit Court, Redcross Way, London, SE1 1NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEnglish Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Robert Browning Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
South Bank University Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Octavia House Schools, London
Independent · 1.9km away
Ark Walworth Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Michael Faraday School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough a selective school?
No. Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough's Ofsted rating?
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough?
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough take?
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough?
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough is in London, SE1 1NJ, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough have a sixth form?
No, Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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