The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 112
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Golding (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Drive, Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 3SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarwich and Dovercourt High School
Secondary · 446m away
The Mayflower Primary School
Primary · 782m away
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Primary · 868m away
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 901m away
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School currently has 112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is in CO12 3SU, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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