SchoolScoresSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 9QZ
01474 533515 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 10 January 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
58% — 4 points below the Kent average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 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 Kent. 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (63%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 123 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.6
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 | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 26 state primary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 26 state primary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 26 state primary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Gravesend. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 26 state primary schools in Gravesend. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Gravesend. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Gravesend. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 12th highest of 26 state primary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 26 state primary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 25 state primary schools in Gravesend. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.4%* | 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
- St Botolph's CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lawn Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springhead Park Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Copperfield Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rosherville CofE Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Painters Ash Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bronte School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Ebbsfleet Green Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shears Green Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 January 2023.
How did St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications 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 141580.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.