The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
10% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 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
- 185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 13.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Sienkiewicz (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brook Lane, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame is in Thame, OX9 2AB, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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