SchoolScoresSt Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
150 Vicarage Road, Leyton, London, E10 5DX
020 8539 5971 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 June 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
43% — 31 points below the Waltham Forest average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 74% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 17% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 46% | 81% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Waltham Forest. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.2% | 23.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 41st highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.8% | 39.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 13.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 37th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 33% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.1 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 28th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 33rd highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 59% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 18.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Riverley Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Brook Primary School Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
- Dawlish Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sybourn Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas Gamuel Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Noor Ul Islam Primary School 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Newport School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Saviour's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edinburgh Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 June 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Joseph's Catholic Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 103086.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.