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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Sancreed Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4DZ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.3 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
390
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 7%, the school shows a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than 48% of schools.
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Last inspected: 18 October 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.3%
White Other21.3%
Asian Indian12.6%
Black African5.4%
Mixed Other4.6%
Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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50.73753, -1.92408 · BH12 4DZ
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN140767
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sjcpschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2022.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole scores 48.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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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