Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

URN: 100834 • London SE1 1NJ

Overview

Name
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
URN
100834
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Catherine Fulton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02074072642
Website
Visit
Address
Little Dorrit Court, London SE1 1NJ

Summary

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in the London Borough of Southwark, is a voluntary aided school that welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds. With a current enrolment of 169 pupils, the school has a capacity of 225 and aims to provide a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically, morally, spiritually, and physically. The school community is committed to fostering respect, kindness, and celebration of diversity among its pupils.

The curriculum at Saint Joseph's is broad and balanced, tailored to reflect the diverse needs of its students. The school has achieved impressive SATs results, exceeding local and national averages in key subjects. In 2023 and 2024, 93% of pupils met the expected level in Maths, showcasing the effectiveness of recent curriculum enhancements. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with parents and the wider community, highlighted by events such as the annual food festival celebrating cultural heritage.

Saint Joseph's is dedicated to instilling British values and promoting understanding of different faiths and cultures. The school's ethos is reinforced by strong leadership and a supportive environment, ensuring that pupils develop into confident, responsible individuals ready for their future educational journeys.

Key details

LA
Southwark
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
225
Pupils
169
Boys
77
Girls
92
FSM %
40.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 169 77 92 225 40.60
2024-09-11 176 84 92 225 33.00
2023-09-11 202 104 98 246 35.20
2022-09-11 202 104 98 246 35.20
2021-09-11 216 99 117 246 37.50
2020-09-11 227 107 120 246 32.10

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