The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 152
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 40.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Vicki O'Halloran (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs, St Peter's Park Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUpton Junior School
Primary · 596m away
The Charles Dickens School
Secondary · 668m away
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
Primary · 683m away
St Mildred's Primary Infant School
Primary · 697m away
Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 738m away
Dane Court Grammar School
Secondary · 872m away
Dane Court Grammar School
Secondary · 872m away
St Nicholas Lodge (Broadstairs)
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs currently has 152 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs is in Broadstairs, CT10 2BA, 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, Broadstairs have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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