Located in London, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 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 458 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 26.1% 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 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 29.7%. african pupils make up about 15.1% , followed by indian at 10.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Watford Way, London, NW4 4TY |
| Website: | www.stjps.org |
| Telephone: | 02082025229 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnet |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr James Lane |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101337 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/10/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 548 |
| Number of Pupils: | 458 |
| Number of Boys: | 250 |
| Number of Girls: | 208 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.3% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 29.70% | 136 |
| African | 15.10% | 69 |
| Indian | 10.50% | 48 |
| Other Asian | 8.50% | 39 |
| White British | 8.30% | 38 |
| Other Mixed | 6.30% | 29 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.90% | 27 |
| White and Black African | 3.90% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 14 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Watford Way , Hendon NW4 4TY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Infant School Prothero Gardens , NW4 3SL | - not rated | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School Prothero Gardens , NW4 3SL | - not rated | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyfields Primary School Hatchcroft , Off Greyhound Hill NW4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE High School Downage , Hendon NW4 1AB | - not rated | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon School Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex University The Burroughs , Hendon NW4 4BT | - not rated | 358 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiferes High School The Community Centre , 18 Raleigh Close NW4 2TA | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brampton College Lodge House , Lodge Road NW4 4DQ | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Grammar School 110 Colindeep Lane , NW9 6HB | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany College 21-24 Queen's Road , Hendon NW4 2TL | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.