St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Hutton, CM13 1BJ · Essex · primary school
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130th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.2/10 nationally. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
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 the Worker Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Dance, and Gardening clubs, or play Netball, Cricket, and seasonal games. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the weekly gardening sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children joining the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Joseph the Worker is described as a “warm and inviting place to learn” where pupils show excitement and achieve highly. The school maintains high expectations, resulting in strong attendance and positive behaviour, with pupils taking pride in their values and responsibilities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a “well-balanced curriculum” and benefit from opportunities beyond the classroom, such as fundraising and extra-curricular activities.
- Staff implement a “systematic synthetic phonics programme” effectively, ensuring children quickly learn sounds and receive support to catch up.
- Teachers use “effective questioning” and explain learning clearly, while pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are supported effectively.
- Pupils are confident, respectful, and resilient, knowing the importance of “not giving up if it gets hard”.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders, and governors are committed to ensuring the school continues to improve.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff lack the subject knowledge to teach the curriculum effectively, leading to missed opportunities to check for gaps in learning.
- Governors do not always ask questions to hold leaders to account effectively, limiting their ability to assure themselves of pupil achievement.
- Leaders’ actions following safeguarding concerns are not always clearly recorded, making information difficult to locate and share.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a culture of vigilance, though leaders must ensure all actions taken following concerns are recorded effectively.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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