St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
115 St Mary's Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Havering for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 91 schools in Havering. It ranks 12th of 49 primary schools in Havering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 November 2022, report published 12 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 November 2022
Pupils described their experiences at this school as 'joyful'. Their behaviour and attitudes towards learning are positive. Pupils work and play well together. Adults deal with any rare incidents of bullying swiftly. This helps to ensure that pupils feel safe and are kept safe. Pupils value their warm working relationships with staff. They also appreciate the many extra-curricular events on offer, including those in the wider community. They are encouraged to be reflective about their experiences and those of others. Leaders are ambitious for pupils' learning. These ambitions are typically realised. Staff know pupils well and ensure that they get the support that they need to achieve successfully. Parents and carers value being part of this school community. Pupils are proud of the opportunities they are given to contribute to school life. For example, in the early years, children vote on the books that they want to read. Similarly, older pupils readily take on the role of reading ambassadors or house captains. Pupils who are 'eco-warriors' promote the importance of sustainability. For example, they encourage everyone to ensure that the lights are turned off around the school when they are not needed.
What the school should improve
- In most subjects, leaders have identified the knowledge that pupils need to learn. However, there are some subjects where this is not as clear. In these areas, pupils do not develop their understanding as thoroughly. Leaders must ensure that the important ideas pupils need to learn are identified in all subjects so that pupils develop their understanding across the curriculum.
- Most teachers check pupils' understanding of what they have learned. However, there are times when errors and misconceptions are missed. In these instances, pupils are less well prepared to tackle more challenging ideas because they have not secured the prior knowledge that they require. Leaders must ensure that teachers routinely check what pupils have learned and remembered so that pupils are well prepared to learn what comes next.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upminster Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 88% met the expected standard |
| Upminster Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Branfil Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| The James Oglethorpe Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Hacton Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Ross
- Phone
- 01708220277
- Address
- 115 St Mary's Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QB
- Local authority
- Havering
- URN
- 102334
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.