What did Ofsted judge St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 124 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School take?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in London, SE10 9AN, Greenwich.

How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order — Includes Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order — Includes children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. 17 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: Within any of the above categories, in order: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission (twins and all siblings of multiple births admitted where logistically possible when one is the last child ranked within the PAN); (ii) living in the parish of St Joseph's Church or in the parish Our Ladye Star of the Sea; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable, evidenced by an appropriate professional authority; (iv) proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children live the same distance away, the place is decided by the drawing of lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.5% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order — Includes Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order — Includes children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
4Children enrolled in the catechumenate — Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
5Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Evidence of Baptism will be required.
6Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
7Any other children

If two applications tie: Within any of the above categories, in order: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission (twins and all siblings of multiple births admitted where logistically possible when one is the last child ranked within the PAN); (ii) living in the parish of St Joseph's Church or in the parish Our Ladye Star of the Sea; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable, evidenced by an appropriate professional authority; (iv) proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children live the same distance away, the place is decided by the drawing of lots.

Document titled 'St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Admissions Procedures 2026-27'; ratified by governors October 2024, next review October 2025. Body confirms the governors intend to admit into the reception class in September 2026 up to 30 pupils (the PAN).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 124 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School take?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in London, SE10 9AN, Greenwich.
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?: When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order — Includes Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order — Includes children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. 17 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: Within any of the above categories, in order: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission (twins and all siblings of multiple births admitted where logistically possible when one is the last child ranked within the PAN); (ii) living in the parish of St Joseph's Church or in the parish Our Ladye Star of the Sea; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable, evidenced by an appropriate professional authority; (iv) proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children live the same distance away, the place is decided by the drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.5% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order — Includes Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order — Includes children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
4Children enrolled in the catechumenate — Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
5Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Evidence of Baptism will be required.
6Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
7Any other children

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 124 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School take?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in London, SE10 9AN, Greenwich.
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?: When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order — Includes Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order — Includes children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. 17 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: Within any of the above categories, in order: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission (twins and all siblings of multiple births admitted where logistically possible when one is the last child ranked within the PAN); (ii) living in the parish of St Joseph's Church or in the parish Our Ladye Star of the Sea; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable, evidenced by an appropriate professional authority; (iv) proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children live the same distance away, the place is decided by the drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.5% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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