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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Dorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3DA, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.4 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
197
Capacity
218
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by its favorable LocaleIQ score of 70.4, indicating it outperforms 70% of other schools. However, only 15% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 10 February 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
White Other8.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
White Irish1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Location
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50.74408, -1.74570 · BH23 3DA
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN113848
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjosephs.dorset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 February 2015.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch scores 70.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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