St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a high-performing, 'Outstanding' (Ofsted, 2024 / CSI 2024) school in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea. As a voluntary aided school with deep Catholic roots, everything we do is inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ and guided by our mission statement: "Through Christ, we achieve our Personal Best." This shared mission is at the heart of school life and encourages everyone associated with St Joseph's to grow, flourish and fulfil their God-given potential. Our vibrant and diverse community is united by faith, and we celebrate the richness of the many cultures represented within our school family.

We are committed to developing the whole child and preparing every pupil for a successful and fulfilling future by providing an excellent education and a wealth of opportunities. As the parish school of St Mary's, Cadogan Street, we are proud to play an important role in the local community. We are also proud to have been a founding member (alongside The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial school) of the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust, working collaboratively with other Catholic schools to strengthen educational excellence and further the mission of Catholic education across our communities.

As a small school (some refer to us a 'Village School in the Heart of Chelsea'), St Joseph's benefits from a close-knit and nurturing environment where staff know children and families exceptionally well. This enables us to support every pupil in achieving their personal best and contributes to the strong outcomes, enriching opportunities and high standards for which the school is known. We are particularly proud of our Early Years provision, where our Nursery and Reception classes provide a stimulating and caring foundation that enables children to thrive and equips them for the next stage of their learning journey. St Joseph's is proud to be a 'Lead School for Music' in the Tri-Borough and lots of our children sing in school choirs and have the opportunity to join the school orchestra.

St Joseph's is a place where faith, achievement and friendship come together.

If you would like to find out more about us, I would highly recommend you make the time to visit by calling 0207 589 2438.

I look forward to welcoming you and your family to St Joseph’s.

James Stacey
Head Teacher