The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 189
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Willcox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Regents Gate, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmExeter Road Community Primary School
Primary · 564m away
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Special school · 582m away
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Primary · 692m away
Exmouth Community College
Secondary · 760m away
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Marpool Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hill Crest School
Special school · 1.9km away
Littleham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth 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, Exmouth?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth is in Exmouth, EX8 1TA, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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