The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 259
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Trust
- SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dr Ninette Fernandes-Viana (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit
Miscellaneous · 1.3km away
Hallfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Sylvia Young Theatre School
Independent · 1.8km away
Kensington Park School
Independent · 1.9km away
Wetherby Preparatory School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's RC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's RC Primary School?
St Joseph's RC Primary School currently has 259 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's RC Primary School take?
St Joseph's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's RC Primary School?
St Joseph's RC Primary School is in London, W9 1DF, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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