St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
URN: 148110 • CO12 3SU
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 148110
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Golding (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01255503493
- Website
- Visit St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website
- Address
-
The Drive, CO12 3SU
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Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Dovercourt, Essex, catering to 112 pupils aged 4 to 11 years. The school operates with a capacity of 119 and maintains a strong commitment to its Catholic ethos, fostering a community built on love, trust, respect, and learning. The school emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported.
The school features four mixed-aged classes, allowing for a tailored educational experience that meets the needs of its students. St Joseph's prioritizes a nurturing environment, which is often highlighted by visitors and parents as a key aspect of the school's atmosphere. The curriculum is designed to promote both academic achievement and personal development, aligning with the school's mission to create a joyful and engaging learning experience.
Currently, spaces are available in Year 2 and Year 3, while other year groups are at capacity. St Joseph's actively encourages parental involvement and communication, fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support student success. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The school features four mixed-aged classes, allowing for a tailored educational experience that meets the needs of its students. St Joseph's prioritizes a nurturing environment, which is often highlighted by visitors and parents as a key aspect of the school's atmosphere. The curriculum is designed to promote both academic achievement and personal development, aligning with the school's mission to create a joyful and engaging learning experience.
Currently, spaces are available in Year 2 and Year 3, while other year groups are at capacity. St Joseph's actively encourages parental involvement and communication, fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support student success. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Foundation Governors (governance)
- Governor Portal (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- What's Going On...Whole School Events and News Spring term 2024 (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Pupil and Curriculum related policies (other)
- Resources and Employment related policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kingston Primary School (86.7)
- St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School (81.3)
- Lee Chapel Primary School (80.4)
- Great Dunmow Primary School (80.2)
- Buttsbury Primary School (80.1)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 119
- Pupils
- 112
- Boys
- 51
- Girls
- 61
- FSM %
- 15.20
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 112 | 51 | 61 | 119 | 15.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 116 | 55 | 61 | 119 | 17.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 114 | 55 | 59 | 119 | 13.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 114 | 55 | 59 | 119 | 13.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 119 | 55 | 64 | 119 | 9.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 119 |
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