St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
86%
Capacity
295
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 295 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 345 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mandy Nicolaou, it falls under Southwark local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7676th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 60 in Southwark.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 25 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 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 Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Library, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Athletics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | George Row, London, Southwark, SE16 4UP |
| Headteacher | Mandy Nicolaou |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 295 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.5% |
| School Capacity | 295 / 345 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7676th of 13,686
Nationally
1244th of 1,592
In London
43rd of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
60%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
George Row, London
Southwark, SE16 4UP
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