Located in London, St Josephs 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 catholic religious character.
St Josephs Catholic Primary School currently has around 148 pupils on roll, which is about 66% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 52.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.8%.
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Macklin Street, London, WC2B 5NA |
| Website: | http://www.stjosephs.camden.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02072427712 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Camden |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Moya Richardson |
| Religious character: | Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100041 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 223 |
| Number of Pupils: | 148 |
| Number of Boys: | 79 |
| Number of Girls: | 69 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25% | 8.2% |
| White British | 33.80% | 50 |
| Other Mixed | 9.50% | 14 |
| African | 8.10% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 7.40% | 11 |
| Other White | 6.10% | 9 |
| Other Black | 6.10% | 9 |
| Chinese | 6.10% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.40% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.70% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 4 |
| Irish | 2.70% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.70% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 2.00% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | - not rated | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhouse School 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 239 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies College 66 Southampton Row , WC1B 4BY | - not rated | 363 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 372 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey College In London 23 Bloomsbury Square , WC1A 2PJ | - not rated | 431 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 458 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.