VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Goodgraded 20/06/2024Ages 5–11197 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Christchurch, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 197 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/06/2024, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Christchurch can view St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence19.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals31.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)8%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Christchurch
All schools in Christchurch →Somerford Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miThe Grange SchoolGood · 0.5 miMudeford Junior SchoolGood · 0.8 miMudeford Community Infants' SchoolGood · 0.8 miHighcliffe SchoolGood · 1.1 miBurton Church of England Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.4 mi
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