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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch

Dorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch, BH23 3DA

A Good-rated primary school in Christchurch where 74% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
197
Ages
5-11
FSM
33.5%
Capacity
218
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2015

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
81.0%
Writing
78.0%
Maths
85.0%
RWM Combined
74.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is a primary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 197 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dorset Road, Christchurch, BH23 3DA | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch's latest exam results?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch located?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is a primary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH23 3DA).
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch has around 197 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch with other schools?
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