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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Newton Abbot
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Coombeshead Road, Highweek, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Newton Abbot where 71% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
87
Ages
5-11
FSM
25.3%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Dec 2023

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
71.0%
Writing
71.0%
Maths
86.0%
RWM Combined
71.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Newton Abbot, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 87 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Dec 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. May 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement
  6. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12 1PT).
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has around 87 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary School with other schools?
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