Key stage 2 2024/25
#6,549 of 15,057
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Jan 2013
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 100853.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67%, better than England, similar to Southwark | 70% | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 6%, similar to England, worse than Southwark | 12% | 8% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 105, similar to England, worse than Southwark | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 106, similar to England, similar to Southwark | 106 | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 107, better than England, similar to Southwark | 107 | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 71%, worse than England, worse than Southwark | 80% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 82%, better than England, better than Southwark | 78% | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 83%, better than England, similar to Southwark | 80% | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 66 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 209 |
| Girls | 108 |
| Boys | 101 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 50.7% |
| First language not English | 60.3% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 240 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 12.9% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 55 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 10 |
| Average class size | 27.4 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 22.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 13.3 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 9.2 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 6.55 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 10.76 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 10.8 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 9.4 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 0.4 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 5%, similar to England, similar to Southwark | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 12.7%, similar to England, similar to Southwark | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 0.5%, better than England, better than Southwark | 1% | 1% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 0.4% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 0.4% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Infants School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2013. | |
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Ark All Saints Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John the Divine Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Saint Gabriel's College | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Christ Church Primary SW9 | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Brunswick Park Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Arco Academy | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jul 2023. |
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 15 Jan 2013.
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School ranks 6,549 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School has 209 pupils aged 7 to 11.
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School had 240 school places in 2024/25.
At St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, the average class had 27.4 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 22.7 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Junior School missed 5% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 12.7% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.