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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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- Barnet NW4 4TY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading prioritised with embedded phonics from Nursery. Strong start in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Subject knowledge sequenced to build on previous learning, aiding recall and understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject plans need better sequencing and structure. Early years content needs more detail.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Children get off to a strong start in reading and mathematics in early years.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional phonics teaching for children struggling with reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave sensibly, are attentive and motivated. Behaviour is typically calm and orderly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff receive training to support pupils with complex needs. Curriculum adapted for SEND pupils to learn alongside peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying managed well by adults. Pupils know they can speak to an adult if worried.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff trained in safeguarding. Concerns reported swiftly and followed up.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers feel that incidents of bullying are well managed by adults.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with parents to ensure all pupils receive the right support.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in sports, cookery, and coding clubs among others. Some activities were suspended due to COVID-19 but have resumed.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and staff provide books and resources that carefully match the sounds pupils know.
Impact on Student Progress: Subject plans identify important information for pupil recall and understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check that children keep up with phonics programme, providing additional help when needed.
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 495 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a long-standing, prosperous school located on a special site in Hendon, in the Diocese of Westminster.
As executive headteacher, I am steadfastly committed to giving guidance so that we may ensure our students receive instruction that is of a high calibre and that meets high standards of learning.
St. Joseph's School now has a lot going for it, and I want to keep building on that while simultaneously pursuing our goal of becoming an extraordinary institution.
Given this honour and duty, I shall collaborate with the governors and staff to advance the gospel values and make sure the kids in our care are content and safe.
Our main objective as a Catholic school is to carry out the Church's educational mission by making sure we offer the best level of academic accomplishment within a moral and spiritual framework.
This inspires everyone at the school to perform at their highest level, and our vision statement reflects this.
Our values serve as the guiding principles that guide all of our actions and guide our behaviour at all times.
We also make sure that our students are aware of the broader "British values," which include freedom, respect for others, democracy, and the rule of law.
These British values are actively promoted across every aspect of the school's curriculum, systems, and procedures, and they have a strong connection to the principles of our institution.
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We are a long-standing, prosperous school located on a special site in Hendon, in the Diocese of Westminster.
As executive headteacher, I am steadfastly committed to giving guidance so that we may ensure our students receive instruction that is of a high calibre and that meets high standards of learning.
St. Joseph's School now has a lot going for it, and I want to keep building on that while simultaneously pursuing our goal of becoming an extraordinary institution.
Given this honour and duty, I shall collaborate with the governors and staff to advance the gospel values and make sure the kids in our care are content and safe.
Our main objective as a Catholic school is to carry out the Church's educational mission by making sure we offer the best level of academic accomplishment within a moral and spiritual framework.
This inspires everyone at the school to perform at their highest level, and our vision statement reflects this.
Our values serve as the guiding principles that guide all of our actions and guide our behaviour at all times.
We also make sure that our students are aware of the broader "British values," which include freedom, respect for others, democracy, and the rule of law.
These British values are actively promoted across every aspect of the school's curriculum, systems, and procedures, and they have a strong connection to the principles of our institution.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | - | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 66.65% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 13% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% 4 | 66.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 7 | 13.74% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 65.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 8 | 11.25% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 60.59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10.59% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
