SchoolScoresSt Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
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Main Road, Boughton, Newark, NG22 9JE
01623 860392 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 May 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Newark comparisons use the 19 of its 35 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 8th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 57% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 86% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newark. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newark figures pool parents at the Newark schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
50% — 14 points below the Nottinghamshire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 53% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 58 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.1% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 35 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newark. Higher than 54% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- The Parkgate Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Forest View Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maun Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
- Walesby CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thoresby Vale Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
93% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142093.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.