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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Westminster, W9 1DFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 42 places
Ranking
#5,028
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's RC Primary School

St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Westminster is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its popularity among local families. With 259 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is operating well above its intended size. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 119 applications for just 42 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.83. Of those, 53 put the school as their first preference, and 41 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.3%, which is higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a genuinely mixed intake. As a Roman Catholic state primary for ages 3 to 11, the school also offers nursery provision, which may appeal to families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6. The headteacher is Ninette Fernandes-Viana.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLanark Road, London, Westminster, W9 1DF
HeadteacherNinette Fernandes-Viana
Local AuthorityWestminster
Number of Pupils259
Free School Meals (FSM)16.3%
School Capacity259 / 210 (123% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 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, 14 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisFootballCricketCross CountryGymnasticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: stjosephsschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Joseph's RC 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.