St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
65%
Capacity
136
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Greenwich community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 136 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Long, it falls under Greenwich local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8565th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 57 in Greenwich.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 17 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate 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, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Eco Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Greenwich, 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Commerell Street, London, Greenwich, SE10 9AN |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Long |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 136 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.3% |
| School Capacity | 136 / 210 (65% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8565th of 13,686
Nationally
1310th of 1,592
In London
54th of 57
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
58%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Commerell Street, London
Greenwich, SE10 9AN
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