St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Goodson Road Willesden London NW10 9LS |
| Phone | 02089655651 |
| Reference Number | 101555 |
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School has maintained its outstanding performance across all areas of education since its previous inspection, last conducted in 2013. The school is a close-knit community where every child is valued and can thrive academically and personally. The curriculum is ambitious, and the committed staff ensure that pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive a rich educational experience, enabling them to excel. There is a strong emphasis on character development and personal growth, supported by an array of enrichment activities that engage students and foster a sense of responsibility.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 485 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.9%
Girls: 50.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 60% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 31 | 62 |
| 2 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 3 | 35 | 30 | 65 |
| 4 | 29 | 35 | 64 |
| 5 | 22 | 36 | 58 |
| 6 | 30 | 32 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 29.5% |
| African | 25.4% |
| Caribbean | 11.8% |
| Asian, Other | 7.8% |
| White, British | 7.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all subjects
- Outstanding personal development opportunities for pupils
- Highly effective leadership and management
- Strong commitment to staff development
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes
- Well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum
- Effective early reading provision leading to successful phonics
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 91% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
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 | 113 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
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 | 5 | ||
| Writing | 1.3 | ||
| Maths | 3.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
Curzon Crescent, London, NW10 9SD |
0.08 miles |
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Leopold Primary School
Hawkshead Road, Willesden, NW10 9UR |
0.17 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Garnet Road, Willesden, London, NW10 9JA |
0.29 miles |
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Newfield Primary School
Longstone Avenue, Willesden, London, NW10 3UD |
0.34 miles |
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Mitchell Brook Primary School
Bridge Road, Brent, London, NW10 9BX |
0.39 miles |
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Maple Walk School
62a Crownhill Road, London, NW10 4EB |
0.4 miles |
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John Keble CofE Primary School
Crownhill Road, London, NW10 4DR |
0.46 miles |
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Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
35 Fawood Avenue, London, NW10 8DX |
0.51 miles |
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Harlesden Primary School
Acton Lane, London, NW10 8UT |
0.52 miles |
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Brentfield Primary School
41-43 Meadow Garth, London, NW10 0SL |
0.55 miles |
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The Stonebridge School
Shakespeare Avenue, London, NW10 8NG |
0.6 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Wesley Road Hillside, Harlesden, London, NW10 8PP |
0.65 miles |
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St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School
Belton Road, Brent, London, NW2 5PE |
0.73 miles |
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Donnington Primary School
Uffington Road, London, NW10 3TL |
0.77 miles |
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Northview Junior and Infant School
Northview Crescent, London, NW10 1RD |
0.81 miles |
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Phoenix Arch School
Drury Way, London, NW10 0NQ |
0.82 miles |
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Furness Primary School
Furness Road, Harlesden, London, NW10 5YT |
0.89 miles |
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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School
Linacre Road, Willesden Green, London, NW2 5BB |
0.99 miles |
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Gladstone Park Primary School
Sherrick Green Road, Dollis Hill, London, NW10 1LB |
1 miles |
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Oakington Manor Primary School
Oakington Manor Drive, Wembley, HA9 6NF |
1.03 miles |
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Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls
Crownhill Road, London, NW10 4EP |
0.45 miles |
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North Brent School
Neasden Lane, London, NW10 2UF |
0.47 miles |
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Edith Kay Independent School
32, Crouch Road, Brent, London, NW10 8HR |
0.51 miles |
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Newman Catholic College
Harlesden Road, Brent, London, NW10 3RN |
0.68 miles |
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Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
Doyle Gardens, Willesden, London, NW10 3ST |
0.78 miles |
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Menorah High School for Girls
105 Brook Road, London, NW2 7BZ |
1.35 miles |
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E-ACT Crest Academy
Crest Road, Neasden, London, NW2 7SN |
1.39 miles |
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Queens Park Community School
Aylestone Avenue, London, NW6 7BQ |
1.41 miles |
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The Avenue School
Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7BH |
1.41 miles |
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Brondesbury College London
8 Brondesbury Park, London, NW6 7BT |
1.65 miles |
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Wembley Manor
163 London Road, Wembley, Brent, HA9 7EU |
1.69 miles |
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Michaela Community School
North End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU |
1.76 miles |
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Mapesbury School
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1.78 miles |
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Al-Sadiq School
126 Chevening Road, London, NW6 6TP |
1.79 miles |
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Alperton Community School
Stanley Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4JE |
1.8 miles |
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Lycee International de Londres
Old Brent Hall, 54 Forty Lane, Wembley, London, HA9 9LY |
1.8 miles |
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Al-Zahra School
134 Salusbury Road, NW6 6PF |
1.81 miles |
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Ark Elvin Academy
Cecil Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, London, Middlesex, HA9 7DU |
1.81 miles |
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Islamia School for Girls'
129 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6PE |
1.87 miles |
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Bales College
2J Kilburn Lane, London, W10 4AA |
1.88 miles |