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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Camden · WC2B 5NA
Pupils
148
Capacity
223
FSM %
52.7%
EAL %
45%
KS2 R+W+M
77%
About this school

St Josephs Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Camden, London (WC2B 5NA). The school has a Catholic religious character. It has 148 pupils and a capacity of 223.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, St Josephs 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, 77% of pupils at St Josephs Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 9% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 67%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (52.7%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 45% speak English as an additional language. Camden 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)77%
National average ~65%3-year average: 67%
Higher Standard
9%
Reading
91%
Maths
86%
Writing
82%
Grammar & Punctuation
86%
English as Additional Language
45%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
64%
Girls
100%
Gender gap: 36.0 percentage points — girls 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)
60%
Non-disadvantaged
92%
Gap
-9pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughCamden
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterCatholic
AddressMacklin Street, London, WC2B 5NA
Telephone2072427712
URN100041
Area House Prices — Camden · 2024
Median price
£780k
Average price
£1.05m
Annual change
+1.8%
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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