St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
95%
Capacity
226
Pupils
4.2x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Kensington and Chelsea community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 226 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 238 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Karen Wyatt, it falls under Kensington and Chelsea local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 469th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 25 in Kensington and Chelsea.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 121 applications for 29 places, making it 4.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Dance, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Drama, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea, 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 | Cadogan Street, London, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 2QT |
| Headteacher | Karen Wyatt |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Number of Pupils | 226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 226 / 238 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
469th of 13,686
Nationally
111th of 1,592
In London
7th of 25
In Kensington and Chelsea
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
88%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
121
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (17% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cadogan Street, London
Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 2QT
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