The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mr Peter Doherty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grange School
Secondary · 788m away
Somerford Primary School
Primary · 858m away
Mudeford Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Primary · 1.3km away
Highcliffe School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Burton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is in Christchurch, BH23 3DA, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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