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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5ULPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#9,738
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 81 applications for just 20 places in the 2025/26 admissions round — an oversubscription ratio of just over 4:1. All 20 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it first, the school is a realistic option, but competition is stiff. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. In its most recent ungraded Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was judged to remain Good overall, a rating it has held across both its previous graded inspections. The early years provision was also rated Good. The school has a capacity of 462 but currently houses 299 pupils, so there is room to grow, and the relatively low pupil count may appeal to parents looking for a more intimate setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressConnor Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5UL
HeadteacherAlexandra Hinton
Local AuthorityBarking and Dagenham
Number of Pupils299
Free School Meals (FSM)18.2%
School Capacity299 / 462 (65% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryICT SuiteForest SchoolSensory RoomGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCross CountryDanceCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubScience ClubGardeningDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

Source: stjosephsdagenham.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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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.