St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
58%
Capacity
140
Pupils
4.9x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 140 pupils on roll, operating at 58% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Blyde, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2891st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 59 in Lewisham.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 8 places, making it 4.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Gardening, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, 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 | Crossfield Street, London, Lewisham, SE8 3PH |
| Headteacher | Louise Blyde |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 140 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.0% |
| School Capacity | 140 / 240 (58% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2891st of 13,686
Nationally
607th of 1,592
In London
12th of 59
In Lewisham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
74%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
39
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Crossfield Street, London
Lewisham, SE8 3PH
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