St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
96%
Capacity
576
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Ealing community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 576 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 600 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julian Rakowski, it falls under Ealing local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5605th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 65 in Ealing.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 60 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
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 Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Tennis, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Choir.
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 Ealing, 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 | York Avenue, London, Ealing, W7 3HU |
| Headteacher | Julian Rakowski |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Number of Pupils | 576 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 576 / 600 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5605th of 13,686
Nationally
983rd of 1,592
In London
43rd of 65
In Ealing
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
67%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
149
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
York Avenue, London
Ealing, W7 3HU
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