SchoolScoresSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
The Fairfield, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2UP
020 8546 7178 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 April 2015. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 4 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Kingston upon Thames comparisons use the 22 of its 35 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 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 | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 14th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Kingston upon Thames figures pool parents at the Kingston upon Thames 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
30 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 102596), before it changed to its current form.
63% — 4 points below the Kingston upon Thames average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 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. | 105 | 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 Kingston upon Thames. 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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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 | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.5% | 16.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 23rd highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 58.2% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 11.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.2 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 33rd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 28th highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 25% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.3 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 30th highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 37.7% | 16.9%* | 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
- King Athelstan Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Educare Small School 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alexandra Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Baptist CofE Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- King's Oak Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Agatha's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Joseph's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
100% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 20 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 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 149924.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.