St Joseph's RC Primary School
123%
Capacity
259
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Joseph's RC Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Westminster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 259 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (123% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Ninette Fernandes-Viana, it falls under Westminster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5028th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 31 in Westminster.
St Joseph's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 42 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's RC Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Cricket, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Westminster, St Joseph's RC 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 | Lanark Road, London, Westminster, W9 1DF |
| Headteacher | Ninette Fernandes-Viana |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Number of Pupils | 259 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.3% |
| School Capacity | 259 / 210 (123% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5028th of 13,686
Nationally
913th of 1,592
In London
23rd of 31
In Westminster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
68%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
119
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lanark Road, London
Westminster, W9 1DF
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