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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
Brook Lane, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2AB, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.0 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
185
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 56% of schools nationally. However, only 13% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% recommending the school, suggesting a need for enhanced engagement with families.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (81 responses)
★★★★★3.3
My child is happy
90%
My child feels safe
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
Behaviour is good
78%
My child makes good progress
74%
Good range of subjects
69%
Progress is communicated
69%
School keeps me informed
68%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School supports development
63%
School has high expectations
58%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
White Other7.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Asian Indian1.1%
traveller_irish1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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51.74893, -0.98259 · OX9 2AB
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN139529
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-josephs.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame scores 42.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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