St John XXIII Catholic Primary School

St John XXIII Catholic Primary School is performing strongly in most areas. Pupils achieve well, with key stage 2 attainment in reading, writing and mathematics significantly above national averages, and disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND also progress well. Attendance for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND is consistently above national averages, behaviour is exemplary, and pupils are happy, safe and well supported in an inclusive environment. Achievement, attendance and behaviour, inclusion, and personal development and wellbeing are all judged at strong standard, and safeguarding standards are met.

Strengths

• Pupils achieve well and key stage 2 attainment in reading, writing and mathematics is significantly above national averages.
• Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND progress well and achieve strong outcomes.
• Attendance for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND is consistently above national averages.
• Persistent absence is very low and leaders act effectively to improve attendance.
• Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, calm, polite and respectful.
• The school is highly inclusive and quickly identifies and supports pupils' individual needs.
• Leaders collaborate closely with parents, carers and supporting professionals to remove barriers to learning.
• The personal development and wellbeing offer is extensive, well-structured and embedded in everyday learning.
• Pupils value diversity, understand fundamental British values and learn how to keep themselves safe.
• Music is a standout feature of the wider curriculum offer, alongside a broad range of enrichment activities.
• The early years curriculum is carefully designed, with a sharp focus on communication, language, early mathematics and reading.
• Leaders have a clear vision, staff feel highly valued, and the trust and governors provide effective challenge.
• Safeguarding standards are met through an open and positive culture of safeguarding.

Areas for Improvement

• In wider curriculum subjects, some teaching selects activities and resources that are not tightly matched to the intended learning.
• Early years support for children's language and communication is inconsistent, with some teaching less effective at extending vocabulary and confidence.
• Curriculum and teaching are at expected standard rather than strong standard.
• Early years provision is at expected standard rather than strong standard.
• Leadership and governance are at expected standard rather than strong standard.
• Leaders should strengthen teachers' expertise in selecting activities and resources that align closely with curriculum aims.
• Leaders should further increase early years staff expertise in building and deepening children's language and communication skills.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Ark Conway Primary Academy
• Avonmore Primary School
• Earl's Court Free School Primary
• Fulham Primary School
• Good Shepherd RC Primary School
• Langford Primary School
• Miles Coverdale Primary School
• St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
• St Peter's Primary School
• St Stephen's CofE Primary School

St John XXIII Catholic Primary School is part of Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust, which runs 10 schools. The nearest others:

• The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School London
• St Augustine's RC Primary School London
• St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School London
• St Joseph's RC Primary School London
• Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School London
• St Joseph's Catholic Primary School London
• St. Thomas More Language College London
• St Vincent's Catholic Primary School London
• St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School London

What is St John XXIII Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for St John XXIII Catholic Primary School is Expected standard, from an inspection in June 2026.

When was St John XXIII Catholic Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

St John XXIII Catholic Primary School was last inspected in June 2026.

How many pupils does St John XXIII Catholic Primary School have?

St John XXIII Catholic Primary School has 302 pupils on roll.

What age range does St John XXIII Catholic Primary School cover?

St John XXIII Catholic Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are St John XXIII Catholic Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is St John XXIII Catholic Primary School?

St John XXIII Catholic Primary School is at 1 India Way, London, W12 7QT.