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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Coombeshead Road, Highweek, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PT, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.9 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
87
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
41%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a strong performance in key stage 2, achieving 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school is in the top 33% nationally for these subjects. However, it is important to note that the latest Ofsted inspection rated the school as requiring improvement, indicating areas that may need attention. The school serves a small community of 87 pupils, which can foster a close-knit environment, though the overall LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as other local options.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
White Other5.7%
Asian Other4.6%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other1.1%
Location
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50.53485, -3.62168 · TQ12 1PT
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN140765
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 "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2023.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 6.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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