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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 04/07/2023Ages 4–11212 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Dartford, within the Bexley local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 212 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/07/2023, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Dartford can view St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 04/07/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)75%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)22%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score108
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake7.6%
Free school meals7.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language42.2%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled103%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.9%
Attendance96.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence4.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dartford
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