Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Little Dorrit Court, Redcross Way, London, SE1 1NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough is a primary school in Southwark for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 12th of 62 primary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2013, report published 1 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough is an inclusive place to learn. The school's values of encouraging diversity, equality and empowering leadership are put into practice in all aspects of the school's work. Pupils are supported to live these values through their kindness towards, and celebration of, each other's achievements. Pupils' behaviour is positive and sensible in lessons and around the school from the early years to the end of Year 6. Pupils feel safe and bullying rarely happens. Adults resolve any issues quickly. Pupils attend school regularly and are very happy here. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve in their academic work, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school understands the individual needs of pupils and they receive extra help where needed. This includes in the school's sensory room. Pupils in all year groups study a broad and engaging curriculum. They go on numerous educational visits to enhance their learning experience. For example, visiting the British Museum and the London Central Mosque. Pupils appreciate the range of after-school clubs, for example the school choir and girls' football.
What the school should improve
- Where the school has not thought carefully about the crucial knowledge it wants pupils to know and remember, some pupils do not build securely on their previous knowledge and cannot recall prior learning securely. The school should identify the essential subject knowledge it wants pupils to know and remember in all subjects, so that pupils build up knowledge and skills equally well in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
175 pupils on roll, with places for 225
Schools near Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| London Christian School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Charles Dickens Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 92% met the expected standard |
| Snowsfields Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Friars Primary Foundation School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Catherine Fulton
- Phone
- 02074072642
- Address
- Little Dorrit Court, Redcross Way, London, SE1 1NJ
- Local authority
- Southwark
- URN
- 100834
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.