St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Greenwich for pupils aged 4 to 11. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 124 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is Good, from an inspection in June 2023. In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: June 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Commerell Street Greenwich London SE10 9AN |
| Phone | 02088584182 |
| Reference Number | 100169 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 124 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.19%
Girls: 50.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 3 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 4 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 5 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| 6 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 31.5% |
| White, British | 22.6% |
| White, Other | 8.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 5.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| Caribbean | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating in all areas of inspection. The school is noted for its aspirational leadership and high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, ensuring that most pupils learn and retain knowledge effectively. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and supportive, contributing to a positive school environment where pupils feel safe and valued. However, there are some areas for improvement, particularly in the consistent implementation of behaviour expectations among staff, which can impact pupils' engagement and learning. Furthermore, while the curriculum is well-planned, there are instances where the teaching strategies need enhancement to ensure that pupils can remember crucial knowledge long-term, especially in certain subjects like design and technology. The school has identified these areas and is working on appropriate next steps to bolster its strengths.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 15 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Aspirational leadership with high expectations for all pupils
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Warm and caring relationships between staff and pupils
- Comprehensive personal development opportunities for pupils
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of behaviour expectations by staff
- Need for improved teaching strategies to support long-term knowledge retention
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 103 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -1.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 0.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| From another Local Authority | 4 | 3 |
Previous Years
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Robert Owen Nursery School
43 Commerell Street, London, SE10 0EA |
0.11 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School
45 Commerell Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 0DZ |
0.13 miles |
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Meridian Primary School
Old Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NY |
0.35 miles |
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Halstow Primary School
Halstow Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 0LD |
0.43 miles |
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Saunders Ness Road, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3EB |
0.53 miles |
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Canary Wharf Primary, Glenworth
93 Saunders Ness Road, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3EB |
0.53 miles |
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Wildwood Montessori School
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0.55 miles |
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Millennium Primary School
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0.56 miles |
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St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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0.82 miles |
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Invicta Primary School
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0.83 miles |
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Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry
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0.84 miles |
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Cubitt Town Primary School
Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs, Cubitt Town Primary School, Manchester Road, London, E14 3NE |
0.87 miles |
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James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf
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0.9 miles |
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Fossdene Primary School
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0.98 miles |
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
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1.02 miles |
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Blackheath Prep
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Harbinger Primary School
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The John Roan School
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0.56 miles |
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George Green's School
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0.57 miles |
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Greenwich Waldorf School
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Blackheath High School GDST
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0.74 miles |
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St Ursula's Convent School
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0.88 miles |
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Canary Wharf Secondary
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1.03 miles |
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Leigh Academy Blackheath
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1.2 miles |
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In Toto Ed London
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1.5 miles |
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Oasis Academy Silvertown
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1.52 miles |
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St Matthew Academy
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1.55 miles |
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Christ The King Sixth Form College
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1.6 miles |
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Rowan Wood School
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1.61 miles |
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Addey and Stanhope School
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1.66 miles |
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Royal Greenwich Trust School
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1.74 miles |
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Thomas Tallis School
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1.75 miles |
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Urban Mission School
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1.77 miles |
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Charlton Park Academy
Charlton Park Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8HX |
1.78 miles |
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New City College
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1.81 miles |
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Prendergast Vale School
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1.82 miles |
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Deptford Green School
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1.89 miles |
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What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
When was St Joseph's Catholic Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was last inspected in June 2023.
How many pupils does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 124 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School cover?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School for pupils aged 4 to 11.
What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is at Commerell Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 9AN.