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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Islington · N19 5NE
Pupils
510
Capacity
510
FSM %
31%
EAL %
36%
KS2 R+W+M
89%
About this school

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Islington, London (N19 5NE). The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 510 pupils and a capacity of 510.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 89% 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%. 29% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 85%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (31%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 36% speak English as an additional language. Islington 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)89%
National average ~65%3-year average: 85%
Higher Standard
29%
Reading
98%
Maths
95%
Writing
93%
Grammar & Punctuation
96%
English as Additional Language
36%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
90%
Girls
88%
Gender gap: 2.0 percentage points — boys ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
82%
Non-disadvantaged
92%
Gap
13pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughIslington
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterRoman Catholic
AddressHighgate Hill, London, N19 5NE
Telephone2072721270
URN100441
Area House Prices — Islington · 2024
Median price
£680k
Average price
£820k
Annual change
+1.3%
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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