St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
URN: 147328 • Barking IG11 7AR
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 147328
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rowena Lumber (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 02082706474
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Broadway, Barking IG11 7AR
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Barking, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 237 pupils, out of a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures the spiritual, academic, and social development of every child. Central to its ethos are the Gospel values, which guide interactions and learning experiences, ensuring that children understand and embody these principles throughout their time at the school.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be broad and balanced, engaging all learners while fostering a love for learning. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations for all students and actively supports them in developing their unique talents. Additionally, the school community is diverse, and St Joseph's celebrates this diversity while promoting unity and harmony between home and school environments.
St Joseph's prioritises creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where children feel valued and loved. The school actively involves parents and the wider community in its mission, encouraging collaboration to uphold positive values both at school and at home. This partnership aims to prepare students to become resilient and independent individuals, ready for the next stage of their educational journey.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be broad and balanced, engaging all learners while fostering a love for learning. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations for all students and actively supports them in developing their unique talents. Additionally, the school community is diverse, and St Joseph's celebrates this diversity while promoting unity and harmony between home and school environments.
St Joseph's prioritises creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where children feel valued and loved. The school actively involves parents and the wider community in its mission, encouraging collaboration to uphold positive values both at school and at home. This partnership aims to prepare students to become resilient and independent individuals, ready for the next stage of their educational journey.
Useful links
- How will the school know if my child needs extra help and what can parents do if they feel their child has SEN? (sen)
- How will the SENCO ask for my permission to involve other professionals to work with my child? (sen)
- How will the SENCo ensure the necessary people know about my child's needs? (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Supporting Children and Young People with SEND. Parent Information (sen)
- English Events (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Thames View Infants (68.5)
- St Margarets CofE Primary School (66.4)
- Eastbury Primary School (62.8)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (62.7)
- Manor Junior School (62.2)
Key details
- LA
- Barking and Dagenham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 237
- Boys
- 123
- Girls
- 114
- FSM %
- 32.90
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 237 | 123 | 114 | 420 | 32.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 238 | 121 | 117 | 420 | 30.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 259 | 137 | 122 | 420 | 26.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 259 | 137 | 122 | 420 | 26.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 297 | 156 | 141 | 420 | 24.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 305 | 154 | 151 | 420 | 16.40 |
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