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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Lewisham, SE8 3PHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
74%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2891 of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Lewisham is a school that local families clearly want to get into. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 39 applications for just 8 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.88, meaning nearly five families applied for every spot. All 8 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that if you put it top of your list and live within the catchment area, you have a solid chance. The school is relatively small, with 140 pupils against a capacity of 240, so there is room to grow, but the current demand shows it is already well-regarded by parents in the area. Ofsted last inspected in June 2023 and rated the school Good across every category, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. That consistency, combined with strong local demand, gives a clear signal that families who get in tend to be happy with what the school offers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCrossfield Street, London, Lewisham, SE8 3PH
HeadteacherLouise Blyde
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils140
Free School Meals (FSM)45.0%
School Capacity140 / 240 (58% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2023
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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, 27 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosPlaying FieldsICT SuiteForest SchoolSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersSwimmingCross CountryFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaGardeningArt ClubChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: stjps.lewisham.sch.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.