The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Green (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle View School
Secondary · 507m away
William Read Primary Academy
Primary · 696m away
Athena School
Independent · 830m away
Continuum School - Canvey Island
Independent · 1.2km away
Canvey Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Leigh Beck Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is in Canvey Island, SS8 9DP, 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 and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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