The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
43%
-19.0pp 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)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 82
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mr Paul Bacon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Holloway Hill, Holloway, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9BB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury currently has 82 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury is in Malmesbury, SN16 9BB, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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