Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 21 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 4th of 43 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 83% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

The Broadway, Barking, IG11 7AR

Local ranking4th of 43 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 83.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 28.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 100.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 100.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 94.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 113.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 111.0
Cohort Size: 18

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 237
Boys: 125 (52%)
Girls: 117 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (58% full)
SEND: 20.3%
FSM Eligible: 33.5%
EAL: 52.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 18.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,251/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 55.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 8.3%
White Other: 7.9%
Black Caribbean: 5.7%
Asian Indian: 5.2%
Black Other: 4.4%
Asian Other: 3.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.5%

55.9%

Black African

8.3%

Mixed White & Black African

7.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02082706474

office@st-jobarking.bardaglea.org.uk

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The Broadway

Barking, London

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Administrative

URN: 147328
UKPRN: 10084160
Establishment No.: 3500
Trust: THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST

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