St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater

At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, we strive to provide a nurturing environment where our students can thrive and reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers and staff work together to foster a love of learning and a strong sense of community. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to grow and develop as individuals.

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.0

Teaching Quality 4.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 40 responses • 19.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

82.5% positive 15% negative

My child feels safe at this school

90% positive 7.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

85% positive 12.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

77.5% positive 15% negative

My child does well at this school

82.5% positive 15% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 40 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

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

9.2

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

59.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emma Davies

Parent Aug 29, 2025

5.0

"A School That Truly Cares"

I'm so impressed with the way the staff at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School care for and support my child. The teachers are always approachable and willing to listen, and the facilities are fantastic - the playground is one of the best I've seen! My child loves coming to school every day.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David Lee

Parent May 22, 2025

4.0

"Room for Improvement"

We've had a mixed experience with St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Our child's teacher, Mrs. Patel, has been excellent, but the school's communication with parents could be better. Also, the school lunches are a bit pricey and not always to our child's liking. Overall, a decent school, but needs a bit of work in some areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Helen Wilson

Parent Apr 9, 2025

5.0

"An Outstanding Community"

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has been a fantastic choice for our family. The school's sense of community is amazing - the parents, teachers, and children all work together to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. My child thrives in this environment, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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