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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Southwark, SE5 0TSPrimary School·Ages 7-11
Goodby Ofsted

94%

Capacity

226

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 Southwark community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 226 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 240 places).

Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Junior School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Delia Jameson, it falls under Southwark local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2968th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 60 in Southwark.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Cross Country, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, 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
AddressPitman Street, London, Southwark, SE5 0TS
HeadteacherDelia Jameson
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils226
Free School Meals (FSM)46.9%
School Capacity226 / 240 (94% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (21 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)

2968th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

619th of 1,592

In London

Top 50%

21st of 60

In Southwark

Top 50%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

74%

Expected Standard

5%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:80%
Higher:33%
Writing
Expected:79%
Higher:5%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:80%
Higher:31%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +2%

'22/23

72%

'23/24

74%

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomArt StudiosForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersCross CountryNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCodingArt ClubScience 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

02077033455www.stjosephs.southwark.sch.uk

Pitman Street, London

Southwark, SE5 0TS

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Pitman Street, London

Southwark, SE5 0TS

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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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