St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF

URN: 115201 • Chelmsford CM3 5JX

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF
URN
115201
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tracey North (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01245321828
Website
Visit
Address
Trinity Square, Chelmsford CM3 5JX

Summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Chelmsford, Essex, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 170 pupils, with a capacity for 210. As part of the Christ the King Federation, which includes St Francis Catholic Primary School in Maldon, St Joseph's aims to provide high-quality Catholic education grounded in strong community values. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where each child is valued as an individual and encouraged to reach their full potential.

The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be broad and balanced, integrating a strong focus on the arts and sports alongside academic subjects. The school has a history of achieving results above the national average in statutory assessments, reflecting its commitment to outstanding teaching and learning.

St Joseph's promotes a sense of community and active citizenship, encouraging pupils to demonstrate Gospel values in their daily lives. The school fosters collaboration between parents, staff, and the wider community, aiming to support and serve all members, particularly the vulnerable.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
170
Boys
89
Girls
81
FSM %
7.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 170 89 81 210 7.60
2024-09-11 173 101 72 210 9.80
2023-09-11 179 100 79 210 10.10
2022-09-11 179 100 79 210 10.10
2021-09-11 191 101 90 210 5.80
2020-09-11 200 107 93 208 3.00

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