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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9DP, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.7 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
183
Capacity
211
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 74% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 25% nationally. The school serves 183 pupils aged 2-11 and boasts a LocaleIQ score that indicates it performs better than 63% of schools, highlighting its overall effectiveness. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality 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%. | 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
Black African6.0%
Black Other4.4%
Mixed Other4.4%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Other1.6%
White Irish1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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51.52253, 0.58822 · SS8 9DP
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145994
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephscanvey.net
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery scores 62.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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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