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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

The Drive, Dovercourt, CO12 3SU

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

112

Ages

5-11

FSM

15.2%

Capacity

119

Ofsted

Good

May 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

88.0%

Writing

71.0%

Maths

65.0%

RWM Combined

53.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 112 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: The Drive, CO12 3SU | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

May 2023 — School remains Good
May 2012 — Good (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harwich)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 Good 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: 53% 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 Essex (CO12 3SU).

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has around 112 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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