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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Havering, RM14 2QBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
61 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1709 of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Havering is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 135 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.25. Of those, 61 families put it as their first preference, and 57 of them were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though it does mean securing a spot is competitive. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 411 children against a capacity of 420. Just 4.4 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well below the national average and points to a relatively affluent intake. The headteacher is Michael Ross, who leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted across both its most recent inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Address115 St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Havering, RM14 2QB
HeadteacherMichael Ross
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils411
Free School Meals (FSM)4.4%
School Capacity411 / 420 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceFootballCricketCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubChoirBook ClubChessArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: st-josephs-upminster.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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