St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
69%
Capacity
144
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 144 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Infants School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Delia Jameson, it falls under Southwark local authority.
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 22 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 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 Joseph's Catholic Infants School include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, St Joseph's Catholic Infants 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pitman Street, London, Southwark, SE5 0TS |
| Headteacher | Delia Jameson |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 144 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.1% |
| School Capacity | 144 / 210 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pitman Street, London
Southwark, SE5 0TS
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