Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
75%
Capacity
169
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 169 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Fulton, it falls under Southwark local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3834th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 60 in Southwark.
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 15 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough include ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Rounders, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 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 | Little Dorrit Court, Redcross Way, London, Southwark, SE1 1NJ |
| Headteacher | Catherine Fulton |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 169 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.6% |
| School Capacity | 169 / 225 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3834th of 13,686
Nationally
757th of 1,592
In London
25th of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
71%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
46
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Little Dorrit Court, Redcross Way, London
Southwark, SE1 1NJ
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