St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
510
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 510 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 510 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Clare McFlynn, it falls under Islington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% 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 788th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 39 in Islington.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Football, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Islington, St Joseph'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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Highgate Hill, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, Islington, N19 5NE |
| Headteacher | Clare McFlynn |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 510 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.0% |
| School Capacity | 510 / 510 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
788th of 13,686
Nationally
197th of 1,592
In London
7th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
85%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
137
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Highgate Hill, Dartmouth Park Hill, London
Islington, N19 5NE
Highgate Hill, Dartmouth Park Hill, London
Islington, N19 5NE
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