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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Waltham Forest, E10 5DXPrimary School·Ages 7-11
Goodby Ofsted

69%

Capacity

125

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 125 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity.

Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Junior School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Merryl D'Souza, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4704th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 48 in Waltham Forest.

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 38 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Junior School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir, Art Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, St Joseph's Catholic Junior 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Address150 Vicarage Road, London, Waltham Forest, E10 5DX
HeadteacherMerryl D'Souza
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils125
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity125 / 180 (69% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (5 May 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)

4704th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

865th of 1,592

In London

Top 54%

33rd of 48

In Waltham Forest

Top 69%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

69%

Expected Standard

14%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 108
Expected:86%
Higher:33%
Writing
Expected:72%
Higher:14%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:92%
Higher:28%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -2%

'22/23

71%

'23/24

69%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Sports HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersTennisCricketDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingChoirArt ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02085395971www.stjosephsjun.waltham.sch.uk

150 Vicarage Road, London

Waltham Forest, E10 5DX

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150 Vicarage Road, London

Waltham Forest, E10 5DX

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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