St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School currently has around 510 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 31.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29.6%. african pupils make up about 21.2% , followed by other white at 10.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Highgate Hill, London, N19 5NE |
| Website: | www.st-josephs.islington.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02072721270 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Islington |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Clare McFlynn |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100441 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 510 |
| Number of Pupils: | 510 |
| Number of Boys: | 270 |
| Number of Girls: | 240 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 29.60% | 151 |
| African | 21.20% | 108 |
| Other White | 10.80% | 55 |
| Other Mixed | 9.40% | 48 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.50% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.10% | 21 |
| White and Black African | 3.70% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 17 |
| Irish | 3.30% | 17 |
| Caribbean | 2.90% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 12 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 9 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargrave Park Primary School 51 Bredgar Road , N19 5BS | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Infant School Ashmount Road , Hornsey Lane N19 3BH | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius' College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channing School The Bank , Highgate N6 5HF | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Harington Scheme Ltd Cholmeley Park , N6 5AD | - not rated | 397 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 724 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborough Aut School Elthorne Road , Upper Holloway N19 4AB | - not rated | 789 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College KS3 Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 825 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.