Primary
Ofsted Requires Improvement
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
At St. Joseph’s in Coundon, we are a vibrant and caring school community where every child is celebrated, nurtured and encouraged to flourish. Kindness, respect and resilience are at the heart of everything we do. We empower children to face challenges with confidence and determination, preparing them to embrace the world with positivity and strength.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
M Brown - Headteacher, A-M Wilson - Acting Headteacher
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
5.0
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
5.0
Facilities
5.0
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
5.1
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
33.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
M
Mark T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Nov 1, 2022
5.0
"Excellent Education and Community"
We are so happy with our decision to send our children to St Joseph's. The school's values of kindness, respect, and resilience are evident in everything they do, and the education they receive is first class. My child loves coming to school and is always excited to learn new things.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
E
Emily D
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Wonderful School Community"
My son has thrived at St Joseph's since starting in Reception. The staff are friendly and supportive, and the value of kindness and respect is clear in everything they do. The facilities are also excellent, with a great playground and plenty of resources for learning.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
S
Sarah K
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 1, 2022
4.0
"A Mixed Experience"
We were initially impressed with St Joseph's, but unfortunately, our child's experience wasn't entirely positive. Some of the teachers were great, but others seemed more focused on enforcing the school's rules than supporting the children's learning. The facilities were also a bit cramped at times, but the school's values of kindness and respect were definitely evident.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
3/5
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