St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Exmouth, EX8 1TA · Devon · primary school
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235th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 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 — 0.2/10 against 4,299 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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, Exmouth overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and Forest School, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 have not reached the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "caring" ethos where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders have high aspirations, fostering a culture where pupils are "curious about learning" and take pride in their achievements.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "kindness and respect," with older students actively supporting younger peers through leadership roles.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff trained to a "high standard" in phonics, ensuring pupils who fall behind receive "personalised support" to catch up quickly.
- The wider curriculum includes enriching experiences, such as visits to Parliament and local ecological sites, helping pupils use "subject-specific language accurately."
- Children in the early years make strong progress, benefiting from an environment filled with activities that reflect their interests and "ambitious vocabulary."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn alongside peers, with effective identification of needs and suitable adaptations in place.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not implemented consistently well across all subjects, as "learning activities do not always reflect what pupils can do," hindering knowledge progression.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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
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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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