The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Geaves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rosecroft Lane, Loftus, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, TS13 4PZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 4PZ, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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