St John XXIII Catholic Primary School
67%
Capacity
298
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St John XXIII Catholic Primary School
St John XXIII Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Hammersmith and Fulham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 298 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Karen Cunningham, it falls under Hammersmith and Fulham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 884th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 35 in Hammersmith and Fulham.
St John XXIII Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John XXIII Catholic Primary School include Library, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham, St John XXIII 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 | 1 India Way, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 7QT |
| Headteacher | Karen Cunningham |
| Local Authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Number of Pupils | 298 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 52.0% |
| School Capacity | 298 / 446 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
884th of 13,686
Nationally
228th of 1,592
In London
13th of 35
In Hammersmith and Fulham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
84%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
1 India Way, London
Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 7QT
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