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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Drive, Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 3SU, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.3 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
112
Capacity
119
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 53% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing them in the top 77% nationally. Although the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 6%, the school maintains a supportive environment for its 112 pupils. Parents may find satisfaction in the school's commitment to fostering academic growth, despite the overall LocaleIQ score indicating room for improvement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.0%
White Other9.8%
Mixed W+Asian5.4%
Mixed W+B African3.6%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Location
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51.93008, 1.26825 · CO12 3SU
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN148110
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 14 May 2012.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 32.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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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