St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
85%
Capacity
359
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 359 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joachim's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Allen, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8721st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 61 in Newham.
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joachim's Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, Tennis, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, St Joachim's 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 | Shipman Road, London, Newham, E16 3DT |
| Headteacher | James Allen |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 359 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.4% |
| School Capacity | 359 / 420 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8721st of 13,686
Nationally
1324th of 1,592
In London
55th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
57%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shipman Road, London
Newham, E16 3DT
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