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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 2QTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#469 of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Kensington and Chelsea is a state primary that currently has 226 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 238, meaning it is operating close to its physical limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.3 per cent, a figure that is higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests the school draws from a more diverse socioeconomic mix than some other local primaries. Demand for places is intense: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 121 applications for just 29 places, making it heavily oversubscribed. Only 14 of those offers went to first-preference applicants, and the oversubscription ratio of 4.17 applicants per place highlights just how sought-after this school is among local families. With a Roman Catholic religious character, the school will prioritise children from practising Catholic families in its admissions, so parents should be aware of the faith-based criteria when considering their chances.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCadogan Street, London, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 2QT
HeadteacherKaren Wyatt
Local AuthorityKensington and Chelsea
Number of Pupils226
Free School Meals (FSM)14.3%
School Capacity226 / 238 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallForest SchoolGymnasiumSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingDramaGardeningChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.