The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp 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)
104
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 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
- 458
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Dr James Lane (Interim Executive 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
Location
Watford Way, Hendon, London, NW4 4TY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTiferes High School
Independent · 562m away
Hendon School
Secondary · 954m away
Beis Soroh Schneirer
Independent · 978m away
Saracens Bell Lane
Primary · 1.0km away
Colindale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ateres Beis Yaakov
Independent · 1.2km away
Beis Medrash Elyon
Independent · 1.2km away
Parkfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is in London, NW4 4TY, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's 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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