St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pitman Street Camberwell London SE5 0TS |
| Reference Number | 100854 |
St Joseph’s Catholic Infants School continues to demonstrate a solid performance as a good school, with a strong emphasis on creating a warm and welcoming environment for its pupils. Parents appreciate the support from staff, and pupils express happiness and safety within the school community. The school effectively prioritizes early reading and ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are well-supported and provided with a range of enriching experiences to enhance their education. The curriculum is ambitious and progressively builds on pupils' prior knowledge across various subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 144 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.44%
Girls: 55.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 55.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 26 | 41 |
| 2 | 17 | 24 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 48.6% |
| Unclassified | 21.5% |
| Caribbean | 8.3% |
| White, British | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Dec 2023 | School inspection |
| 22 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school has a warm and welcoming environment that promotes happiness and safety.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- A wide range of enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
- Strong parental engagement and support.
- Pupils demonstrate good behavior and take their responsibilities seriously.
- Early reading is prioritized with consistent teaching of phonics.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, checks on pupils' prior knowledge are not fully established, leading to gaps in learning.
- A few reading books are not closely matched to pupils' phonics knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Pitman Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 0TS |
0 miles |
|
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School
Warham Street, Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0SX |
0.2 miles |
|
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
John Ruskin Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 0PQ |
0.27 miles |
|
Brunswick Park Primary School
Picton Street, Camberwell, London, SE5 7QH |
0.45 miles |
|
Christ Church Primary SW9
Cancell Road, North Brixton, London, SW9 6HN |
0.45 miles |
|
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Penrose Street, Walworth, London, SE17 3DT |
0.49 miles |
|
Crawford Primary School
Crawford Road, London, SE5 9NF |
0.51 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Liverpool Grove, Walworth, London, SE17 2HH |
0.54 miles |
|
Keyworth Primary School
Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street, London, Surrey, SE17 3TR |
0.57 miles |
|
Michael Faraday School
Portland Street, Walworth, Southwark, London, SE17 2HR |
0.62 miles |
|
Van Gogh Primary
Cowley Road, London, SW9 6HF |
0.63 miles |
|
St George's Church of England Primary School
Coleman Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 7TF |
0.64 miles |
|
Henry Fawcett Primary School
Bowling Green Street, London, SE11 5BZ |
0.67 miles |
|
Reay Primary School
Hackford Road, Stockwell, London, SW9 0EN |
0.7 miles |
|
Ashmole Primary School
Ashmole Street, London, SW8 1NT |
0.71 miles |
|
Robert Browning Primary School
King and Queen Street, Walworth, London, SE17 1DQ |
0.72 miles |
|
Loughborough Primary School
Minet Road, Brixton, London, SW9 7UA |
0.72 miles |
|
The Grove Nursery School
Tower Mill Road, London, SE15 6BY |
0.74 miles |
|
Crampton Primary
Iliffe Street, Walworth, London, SE17 3LE |
0.74 miles |
|
Lyndhurst Primary School
Grove Lane, London, SE5 8SN |
0.77 miles |
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0.09 miles |
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1.1 miles |
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