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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Little Dorrit Court, Redcross Way, London, SE1 1NJ, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.3 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
169
Capacity
225
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 83% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 9% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 81.3, indicating it is better than 81% of schools in the area. However, only 21% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African30.2%
Other18.9%
Black Other12.4%
Mixed Other7.1%
White British5.9%
White Other5.3%
Mixed W+B African4.7%
Asian Other4.7%
Black Caribbean4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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51.50245, -0.09261 · SE1 1NJ
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN100834
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough rated by Ofsted?
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2013.
Is Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough a good school?
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough scores 81.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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