The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 295
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 30.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Mandy Nicolaou (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
George Row, Bermondsey, London, SE16 4UP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPhoenix Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ark Walworth Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
John Keats Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ilderton Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)
Pupil referral unit · 2.0km away
Treasure House (London) CIC
Independent · 2.0km away
Haymerle School
Special school · 2.1km away
Michael Faraday School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School currently has 295 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, SE16 4UP, in the Southwark 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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