St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

We are a friendly and inclusive school with high expectations for all of our wonderful children. Each child is created uniquely in the image of Christ and at our school we provide a nurturing environment where children can grow and develop spiritually, morally, socially and academically.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal John Borthwick

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 14 responses • 10.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

78.6% positive 21.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

78.6% positive 21.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

71.5% positive 28.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

78.5% positive 14.3% negative

My child does well at this school

78.6% positive 14.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 14 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

5.8

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

48.0%

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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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful community-focused school!"

We've had a fantastic experience at St Joseph's so far. The teachers are caring and supportive, and the after-school clubs are a great way for our child to try new things. We especially appreciate the emphasis on kindness, empathy, and respect - it's wonderful to see our child grow into a compassionate and considerate friend.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah L

Parent Apr 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed feelings so far"

We've only just started at St Joseph's, but we're still getting used to the routine and expectations. The staff seem friendly, and our child is enjoying the nursery class. However, we're finding the uniform policy a bit restrictive, and the communication from the school could be more timely and frequent. We're hoping things will improve as we settle in.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David S

Parent Jul 15, 2021

5.0

"Great education, lovely facilities"

We were very pleased with the education our child received at St Joseph's. The school has a lovely atmosphere, and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. We appreciated the regular updates and communication from the teachers, and our child always felt happy and supported. We were sad to leave, but we're grateful for the experience!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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