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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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