St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

URN: 123847 • Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1LG

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
URN
123847
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
74.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Lawrence (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
Website
Address
Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1LG

Summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, located in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 275 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 229. The school is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially.

The school promotes a curriculum that aligns with its Catholic ethos, encouraging values such as love, learning, and community living. St Joseph's offers various extracurricular activities, including sports events, to enhance students' overall development. The school also prioritises safeguarding and provides support for all pupils, ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere.

Parents interested in enrolling their children can attend open mornings scheduled for October 7th and 8th, 2025, to learn more about the school's offerings. Additionally, there are currently spaces available in Year 3 and Year 5 for those seeking immediate admission. For further information, parents can contact the school office directly.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
229
Pupils
275
Boys
145
Girls
130
FSM %
13.60
Open date
Close date
2022-02-28
Last Ofsted
2008-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 275 145 130 229 13.60
2024-09-11 275 145 130 229 13.60
2023-09-11 275 145 130 229 13.60
2022-09-11 275 145 130 229 13.60
2021-09-11 275 145 130 229 15.00
2020-09-11 275 152 123 229 13.70

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