St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Kensington and Chelsea. It ranks 4th of 25 primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 12 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 April 2024

The school has exceptionally high expectations for its pupils and what they can achieve. Pupils develop knowledge, confidence and character through the school's academic curriculum and rich wider experiences. Pupils, staff, parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Leaders at all levels are knowledgeable and committed. They are effective in realising their plans to improve the school further. As a result, all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) excel in their learning. This is reflected in published outcomes in national assessment tests and the work pupils produce, which is of a high quality across all subjects. Pupils learn about the importance of community. They are kind, respectful and generous to others. From the early years, children take care to include others in their play and work together effectively. Pupils routinely reflect on how they can help others. After-school clubs such as cricket, chess, drama and coding are popular. Pupils participate widely in the school's orchestra, choirs, and art projects. Pupils perform regularly, including at distinguished venues. Pupils learn to play instruments including piano, drums, flute and cello.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths93%

93%, 31 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths28%

28%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score112

112, 6 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

225 pupils on roll, with places for 238

Eligible for free school meals12.4%

12.4%, 14.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language78.2%

78.2%, 56.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.7%

10.7%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Sussex House School0.1 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Marlborough Primary School0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding93% met the expected standard
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
Garden House School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Hill House School0.3 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr James Stacey
Address
Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QT
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
URN
148438

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.