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GoodMixedLast inspected 12/06/2013

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Bexley · DA1 4DZ
Pupils
212
Capacity
218
FSM %
6.6%
EAL %
50%
KS2 R+W+M
84%
About this school

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Bexley, London (DA1 4DZ). The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 212 pupils and a capacity of 218.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2013, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 84% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 25% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 80%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a relatively low proportion of pupils (6.6%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 50% speak English as an additional language. Bexley is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)84%
National average ~65%3-year average: 80%
Higher Standard
25%
Reading
94%
Maths
88%
Writing
88%
Grammar & Punctuation
88%
English as Additional Language
50%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
93%
Girls
78%
Gender gap: 15.0 percentage points — boys ahead
Section 03

School Information

BoroughBexley
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterRoman Catholic
AddressOld Road, Dartford, DA1 4DZ
Telephone1322524162
URN101457
Area House Prices — Bexley · 2024
Median price
£370k
Average price
£400k
Annual change
+2%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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