Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
89%
Capacity
414
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 414 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 466 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Patrick Devereux, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6385th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 46 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Cricket, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Coding, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wades Place, London, Tower Hamlets, E14 0DE |
| Headteacher | Patrick Devereux |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 414 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.9% |
| School Capacity | 414 / 466 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6385th of 13,686
Nationally
1088th of 1,592
In London
44th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
67
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Wades Place, London
Tower Hamlets, E14 0DE
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