St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes
Devizes, SN10 1DD · Wiltshire · primary school
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137th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.3/10 against 1,735 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.06 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Eco Warriors, Homework Club, Lego Club, Netball, PH Sports, and Choir. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils demonstrate the vision to ‘shine’ through polite and kind behaviour. The report highlights a ‘calm and orderly atmosphere’ driven by high expectations, with strong pastoral support and Christian values central to the school’s work.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite, kind and friendly’, fostering a welcoming environment where bullying is rare and inclusion is prioritised.
- Leaders have designed ‘well designed and sequenced’ literacy and numeracy curriculums, ensuring secure foundations in early reading and mathematics.
- Staff use assessment information effectively in phonics and maths to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- The curriculum supports pupils to become ‘well-rounded young people’ who actively engage in community campaigns and charity fundraising.
- Governors have an ‘accurate view of the school’s priorities’, and staff value the professional development provided.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, leaders have not yet identified the ‘key knowledge they want pupils to learn and remember’, leading to gaps in learning.
- Assessment is not used as effectively in these subjects, meaning leaders are ‘unsure what pupils know and can do’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify concerns and leaders acting ‘swiftly’ to secure support for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 24% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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