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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9DP

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

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

183

Ages

2-11

FSM

16.9%

Capacity

211

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

81.0%

Writing

78.0%

Maths

78.0%

RWM Combined

74.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Canvey Island, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 183 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9DP | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

Feb 2024 — Good
Oct 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jan 2023 — Inadequate
May 2016 — Good (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Canvey Island)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Canvey Island, Essex (SS8 9DP).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery has around 183 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery with other schools?

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