SchoolScoresSt Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
90 Oakhill Road, London, SW15 2QD
020 8874 1888 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 July 2015.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wandsworth comparisons use the 32 of its 58 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 29th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 30th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 23rd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 95% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 89% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 25th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wandsworth figures pool parents at the Wandsworth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
19 pupils in this year group.
84% — 15 points above the Wandsworth average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 84% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 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 Wandsworth. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.4 · 2026: 0.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
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 | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 24th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.0% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 22nd highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.4% | 39.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 39th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 29th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 43rd lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 42nd lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 44th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 16% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.0 | 18.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 31st highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 57th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 21.7%* | 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
- The Roche School 0.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- West Hill Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brandlehow Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hurlingham School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Anglo Portuguese School of London 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Faith's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas's Fulham 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Michael's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Merlin School 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Allfarthing Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% 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 Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 July 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
89% of the 18 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 11 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101045.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.