The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 267
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Suik (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School currently has 267 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is in Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1LG, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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