The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 118
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 33.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Hester Seager-Fleming (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 3AS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAylesham Primary School
Primary · 752m away
Nonington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Adisham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Beech Grove School
Independent · 2.3km away
Learning Opportunities Centre Middle
Independent · 2.4km away
Goodnestone Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham currently has 118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham is in Canterbury, CT3 3AS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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