St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Dorset Road Somerford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3DA |
| Phone | 01202485976 |
| Reference Number | 113848 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 215 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.16%
Girls: 48.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 5 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 6 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.2% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-07-09 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-19 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-09-12 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-02-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-05-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-06-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Somerford Primary School
Draper Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AS |
0.53 miles |
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Mudeford Junior School
Mudeford Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HP |
0.82 miles |
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Mudeford Community Infants' School
Queen's Road, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HH |
0.83 miles |
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Burton Church of England Primary School
Campbell Road, Burton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7JY |
1.36 miles |
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The Priory Church of England Primary School
Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HX |
1.62 miles |
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Twynham Primary School
Marsh Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2NH |
1.77 miles |
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Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
Greenways, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5AZ |
1.81 miles |
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Christchurch Infant School
Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AE |
1.81 miles |
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Christchurch Junior School
Clarendon Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AA |
1.84 miles |
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Rolls Drive, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4NA |
2.01 miles |
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Bransgore Church of England Primary School
Ringwood Road, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8JH |
2.4 miles |
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Stourfield Infant School
Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS |
2.82 miles |
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Stourfield Junior School
Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG |
2.82 miles |
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Sopley Primary School
South Ripley, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8ET |
3.09 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW |
3.42 miles |
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Pokesdown Community Primary School
Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS |
3.57 miles |
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Avonwood Primary School
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB |
3.66 miles |
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Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Jewell Road, Townsend, Jewell Academy, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT |
3.68 miles |
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New Milton Junior School
Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DS |
3.73 miles |
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New Milton Infant School
Lymington Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6PZ |
3.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Grange School
Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU |
0.49 miles |
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Highcliffe School
Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QD |
1.05 miles |
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Connie Rothman Learning Centre
Christchurch Christian Centre, Millhams Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DN |
1.5 miles |
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Twynham School
Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF |
1.79 miles |
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The Stable School
12 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AQ |
2.16 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH |
2.5 miles |
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Tregonwell Academy
Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QP |
3.43 miles |
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ |
3.58 miles |
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Avonbourne Girls Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY |
3.6 miles |
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The Arnewood School
Gore Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6RS |
3.61 miles |
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Bournemouth Collegiate School
College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY |
3.73 miles |
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Durlston Court School
Becton Lane, New Milton, BH25 7AQ |
3.94 miles |
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Ballard School
Fernhill Lane, New Milton, BH25 5SU |
4 miles |
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Parkfield School
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6DF |
4.41 miles |
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW |
4.53 miles |
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Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ |
4.71 miles |
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Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY |
4.94 miles |