St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0PA · Thurrock · primary school
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38th of 39 primary schools in Thurrock we can score. 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 — 4.4/10 against 2,880 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in July 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 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 plan to improve teaching quality following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes St Joseph’s as a “calm and nurturing place to learn” where pupils are happy and demonstrate strong relationships with adults. However, the school is judged as requiring improvement because pupils experience an “inconsistent curriculum” and do not always receive the teaching and support needed to achieve as well as they should.
Strengths
- Pupils are “courteous and respectful,” with strong friendships and a sense of safety.
- Behaviour is calm, with staff reinforcing “high expectations” and monitoring attendance closely.
- Phonics teaching is effective, with staff identifying gaps precisely and pupils applying learning to well-matched books.
- Mathematics lessons are “well-structured” and follow a clear sequence, helping pupils build on previous learning.
- Pupils benefit from leadership opportunities, such as the school council, and enjoy extra-curricular activities.
Areas to improve
- The reading curriculum for older pupils is not well established, and Key Stage 2 staff need support to teach it effectively.
- The curriculum in many areas, including early years, is inconsistent; staff need skills to adapt it for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Curriculum monitoring is not fully effective; subject leaders must check that the curriculum enables pupils to “learn more and remember more over time.”
- The school and trust must stabilise the staff body to ensure consistency in the quality of education.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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