The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 148
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 52.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Ms Moya Richardson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Macklin Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5NA
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmDLD College
Independent · 1.8km away
Oasis Academy South Bank Primary
Primary · 1.9km away
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
16 plus · 2.0km away
Westminster Abbey Choir School
Independent · 2.0km away
Evelina Hospital School
Special school · 2.0km away
Westminster School
Independent · 2.0km away
Oasis Academy South Bank
Secondary · 2.1km away
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Josephs Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Josephs Catholic Primary School?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School currently has 148 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Josephs Catholic Primary School take?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Josephs Catholic Primary School?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School is in London, WC2B 5NA, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Josephs Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Josephs 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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