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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Southwark, SE16 4UPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2021
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#7,676
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School sits in the bottom half of Southwark’s primary league table, ranked 43rd out of 67 schools, with a KS2 score of 60 against the local authority average of 68. That gap matters: while 60% of its pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, the LA average is eight percentage points higher. The school’s percentile ranking in London (78th) and nationally (56th) confirms it’s broadly in line with the middle of the pack, not a standout performer. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated it Good overall, with an Outstanding for behaviour and attitudes — a clear strength. The previous inspection in 2007 had given it Outstanding across the board, so the current rating represents a step down, but the school has held a Good rating for over a decade. For parents weighing up options, this is a solid, well-behaved primary that doesn’t lead the LA on academic outcomes but isn’t struggling either.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressGeorge Row, London, Southwark, SE16 4UP
HeadteacherMandy Nicolaou
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils295
Free School Meals (FSM)30.5%
School Capacity295 / 345 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallLibraryArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersFootballAthleticsCross CountryNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:20 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:20

Source: stjosephsgeorgerow.org. 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.