The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 36.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mrs Danielle Ashley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Woodend, Select, SE19 3NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriory School
Special school · 359m away
St Joseph's College
Secondary · 552m away
Hillcrest
Miscellaneous · 630m away
Downsview Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 689m away
Rockmount Primary School
Primary · 707m away
Harris Academy Beulah Hill
Secondary · 920m away
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
David Livingstone Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's RC Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's RC Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's RC Junior School?
St Joseph's RC Junior School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's RC Junior School take?
St Joseph's RC Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's RC Junior School?
St Joseph's RC Junior School is in Select, SE19 3NU, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's RC Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's RC Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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