St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
URN: 140765 • Newton Abbot TQ12 1PT
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 140765
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nichola Day (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01626352559
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 1PT
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Newton Abbot, Devon, is an inclusive academy catering to children aged 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 87 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school embraces students from all faith backgrounds, fostering a welcoming environment. The school's mission is rooted in Catholic values, aiming to support each child's spiritual, emotional, physical, and academic growth.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be broad, balanced, and engaging, promoting confidence and clear communication among students. It provides a well-sequenced educational experience that encourages children to connect with their local and global communities. Ofsted has praised the school for offering a wide range of experiences that enrich the learning process.
St Joseph's values strong partnerships with parents and the community, recognising their vital role in children's education. The school has an active Friends Association that enhances extracurricular opportunities. Staff members are described as kind and supportive, committed to nurturing a positive and happy learning environment for all students.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be broad, balanced, and engaging, promoting confidence and clear communication among students. It provides a well-sequenced educational experience that encourages children to connect with their local and global communities. Ofsted has praised the school for offering a wide range of experiences that enrich the learning process.
St Joseph's values strong partnerships with parents and the community, recognising their vital role in children's education. The school has an active Friends Association that enhances extracurricular opportunities. Staff members are described as kind and supportive, committed to nurturing a positive and happy learning environment for all students.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- Plymouth CAST Board Structure (other)
- Plymouth CAST Policies (other)
- eSchools Login (other)
- SSS Learning - staff CPD (other)
- Child Exploitation and Online Protection website (other)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Online Safety (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 87
- Boys
- 44
- Girls
- 43
- FSM %
- 25.30
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 87 | 44 | 43 | 210 | 25.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 90 | 45 | 45 | 210 | 23.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 129 | 70 | 59 | 210 | 23.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 129 | 70 | 59 | 210 | 23.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 130 | 71 | 59 | 210 | 22.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 138 | 74 | 64 | 210 | 15.90 |
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