Explore other schools in this area
See every school around PL1 4DJ on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chapel Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4DJ, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.9 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
236
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 77% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2. However, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students academically. Overall, it serves a small community of 198 pupils, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 2-11.
Explore this location
Start from postcode PL1 4DJ — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 4 May 2022Quality 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.2%
White Other16.7%
Black African6.6%
Mixed W+B African4.5%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
Loading map…
50.37221, -4.17436 · PL1 4DJ
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN140764
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 21.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near PL1 4DJ?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near PL1 4DJ with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.