Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
URN: 100264 • London N1 4JB
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 100264
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Aoife O'Grady (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02072547353
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Buckingham Road, London N1 4JB
Summary
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Hackney, London, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 201 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is deeply rooted in its community and promotes a close-knit environment where staff, students, and families collaborate to foster a supportive atmosphere. The school's motto, "Shine with love, kindness, and respect," reflects its commitment to nurturing empathy and emotional development alongside academic growth.
The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and diverse, offering students opportunities to learn from one another and participate in events such as Cultural Diversity Day. The school values parental involvement, encouraging active participation in school activities and decision-making processes. This collaborative approach extends to after-school clubs and activities, which are accessible and affordable for families.
Headteacher Aoife O'Grady emphasizes the importance of knowing each child individually, ensuring that their educational journey is tailored to their needs. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually, preparing them for future success.
The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and diverse, offering students opportunities to learn from one another and participate in events such as Cultural Diversity Day. The school values parental involvement, encouraging active participation in school activities and decision-making processes. This collaborative approach extends to after-school clubs and activities, which are accessible and affordable for families.
Headteacher Aoife O'Grady emphasizes the importance of knowing each child individually, ensuring that their educational journey is tailored to their needs. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually, preparing them for future success.
Useful links
- Governors School and building Fund VA schools (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEND at Our Lady & St Joseph School (sen)
- SEND policy and information report (sen)
- All events (calendar)
- Events and resources (calendar)
- Events and Workshops (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Keeping children safe in education 2022 (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hackney
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 201
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 24.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 201 | 114 | 87 | 210 | 24.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 200 | 111 | 89 | 210 | 25.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 199 | 98 | 101 | 210 | 23.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 199 | 98 | 101 | 210 | 23.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 209 | 97 | 112 | 210 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 105 | 119 | 240 | 19.40 |
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