St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Sancreed Road, BH12 4DZ |
| School Website | www.sjcpschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1202741932 |
| URN | 140767 |
School Census
| Total | 382 |
| Girls/Boys | 175/207 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.8%/54.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 35.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 74 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/10/2022 | Good |
| 26/02/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | 1.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 1.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.8 |
| Maths Progress | 2.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 97 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 91 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 105 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 135 |
| As First Preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 115 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 134 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 49.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 23.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 53.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 22% |
| indian ethnic origin | 8.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
Nearby Schools
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