St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Coombeshead Road Highweek Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1PT |
| Phone | 01626352559 |
| Reference Number | 140765 |
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is currently assessed as requiring improvement, reflecting various areas of concern primarily related to the quality of education and leadership. While the school promotes a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, the effectiveness of the education provided does not fully match the aspirations set by the leadership and the multi-academy trust. The recent improvements in reading outcomes demonstrate potential for growth, but inconsistencies in teaching practices adversely affect pupils' learning experiences and outcomes, particularly in foundational subjects like mathematics and in the support provided to pupils with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 87 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.57%
Girls: 49.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| 3 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.6% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| Asian, Other | 4.6% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Feb 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jun 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | |
| 28 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have a sense of pride and happiness at school.
- Staff build close relationships with pupils.
- The reading curriculum is well established and engaging for pupils.
- Children in early years receive a warm and friendly welcome.
- Attendance has improved due to proactive efforts from the trust.
Areas for Improvement
- The quality of education does not consistently meet the ambitions of the leadership.
- Teachers do not always assess or adapt the curriculum effectively.
- Inconsistent subject knowledge among staff limits effective teaching.
- Pupils have a limited understanding of fundamental British values.
- Support for pupils with SEND is not consistently implemented across the staff.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
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 | -5.3 | ||
| Writing | -3 | ||
| Maths | -4.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School
Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1TX |
0.31 miles |
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Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit
Ogwell Mill Road, Bradley Barton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PR |
0.51 miles |
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Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Union Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JX |
0.64 miles |
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Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AU |
0.74 miles |
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All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
Osborne Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2DJ |
0.87 miles |
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Canada Hill Community Primary School
Abbotsridge Drive, East Ogwell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6YS |
1.02 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3BQ |
1.37 miles |
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Decoy Primary School
Deer Park Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1DH |
1.53 miles |
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Kingsteignton School
Heron Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3QY |
1.54 miles |
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Haytor View Community Primary School
Queensway, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4BD |
1.57 miles |
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Abbotskerswell Primary School
Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5NS |
1.82 miles |
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Rydon Primary School
Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LP |
1.83 miles |
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Denbury Primary School
West Street, Denbury, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6DP |
2.59 miles |
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St Catherine's CofE Primary School
MUSKET ROAD, HEATHFIELD, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON, TQ12 6SB |
2.78 miles |
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Blackpool Church of England Primary School
Liverton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JB |
2.81 miles |
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Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
Coffinswell Lane, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5HN |
3.1 miles |
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Ipplepen Primary School
Biltor Road, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5QL |
3.51 miles |
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Bishopsteignton School
Cockhaven Close, Bishopsteington, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9RJ |
3.51 miles |
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Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School
Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0EU |
3.53 miles |
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Stokeinteignhead School
Stoke Road, Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4QE |
4.09 miles |
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Coombeshead Academy
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0.11 miles |
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Newton Abbot College
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South Devon UTC
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Teign School
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3.25 miles |
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Mayfield School
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Torquay Girls' Grammar School
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4.99 miles |