St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Crossfield Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Lewisham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Lewisham. It ranks 37th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2023, report published 27 July 2023
- 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 7 June 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this vibrant and lively school. Staff are caring, compassionate and helpful towards pupils. Teachers take time to explain things, which helps pupils to make sense of what they are doing in lessons. Pupils appreciate the support and patience that teachers show if they are struggling with their learning. Interactions between adults and pupils are positive and respectful. Pupils share any concerns with staff, who deal with matters swiftly. Staff encourage pupils to be kind. Pupils behave well. They understand the school rules and how these relate to their behaviour and staying safe. Staff promote the school's values well to develop pupils' character, such as honesty and resilience. Leaders offer a range of activities to enrich pupils' learning experiences. These include visits to local businesses and art galleries. Parents and carers highly appreciated the popular breakfast club and after-school care. Pupils participate in clubs linked to curriculum subjects as well as their interests and talents. Leaders and staff work closely with parents. This includes through a range of workshops, exhibits and community work.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teachers do not check pupils' understanding carefully enough. As a result, pupils' misconceptions are not addressed in a timely manner. Leaders must make sure that adults are routinely checking what pupils know and understand carefully so that they are fully ready for future content.
- Outcomes for pupils in Year 2 last year were very low in mathematics. Leaders must make sure that changes made to the teaching of mathematics are fully implemented so that outcomes for pupils improve quickly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
122 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidemill Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Oak Gardens Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Childeric Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% 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
- Mrs Louise Blyde
- Phone
- 02086924836
- Address
- Crossfield Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3PH
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- URN
- 100729
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.