SchoolScoresSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST
Scratton Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0PA
01375 672217 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 5 June 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Stanford-le-Hope comparisons use the 6 of its 8 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 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 | Stanford-le-Hope | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 6% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 45% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 71% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48%said yes | 81% | 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. Stanford-le-Hope figures pool parents at the Stanford-le-Hope 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
31 pupils in this year group.
61% — 8 points below the Thurrock average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 80% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 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 Thurrock. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 30 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.5
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 | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.4% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 12.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 26.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 8 state primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 8 state primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 8 state primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.1 | 22.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope. Higher than 64% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 15.7%* | 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
- Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbots Hall Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arthur Bugler Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Graham James Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Giffards Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Tilbury Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orsett CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 69% 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's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 June 2024.
How did St Joseph's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
48% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 26 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 13 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 146300.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.