The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 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
- 390
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 19.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mrs Nicky O'Donoghue (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sancreed Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Quay School
Academy · 553m away
Heatherlands Primary School
Primary · 714m away
St Aldhelm's Academy
Secondary · 865m away
Manorside Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Langside School
Special school · 1.0km away
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Winchelsea School
Special school · 1.3km away
Talbot Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole currently has 390 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is in Poole, BH12 4DZ, 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, Poole have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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