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St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Macklin Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5NA, Camden
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.3 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
148
Capacity
223
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 4% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 77% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 88% of parents recommending the school. However, only 9% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most capable learners.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.8%
Mixed Other9.5%
Black African8.1%
Asian Other7.4%
Black Other6.1%
White Other6.1%
Asian Chinese6.1%
Other5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
White Irish2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Location
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51.51619, -0.12187 · WC2B 5NA
School details
Local authorityCamden
RegionLondon
URN100041
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjosephs.camden.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Josephs Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is St Josephs Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School scores 96.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Josephs Catholic Primary School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Josephs Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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