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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
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- Exmouth EX8 1TA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are confident readers, acquire phonic skills well, and make strong progress in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards in mathematics and reading have risen; pupils make good progress in music and PE.
Foundational Skills: Reading is central, with trained staff and high expectations. Phonics taught to a high standard.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully designed curriculum with experiential learning to deepen understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Weaknesses in spelling, handwriting, and punctuation limit higher standards in writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum implementation varies; not all activities match pupil capabilities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong progress in mathematics and reading, with standards above national average at key stages 1 and 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled teaching assistants provide additional teaching for pupils who need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are keen learners, but presentation in topic books needs improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High expectations, particularly in reading with positive outcomes.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification and personalized support for those who fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive relationships and respect, with rare low-level incidents.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEN and disabilities make good progress and are well supported in lessons and additional programs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective identification and suitable support with necessary adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: All staff are vigilant in keeping pupils safe; pupils feel safe and know ways to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular training for staff and guidance for parents ensure pupils' safety, but more attention needed in playground supervision.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements and safe environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school, appreciating leadership, teaching, and wide learning experiences.
Parental Involvement: Parents contribute to children's development steps at home; engaged in school activities like reading.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about children's experience.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of adventurous activities like forest days and theatre groups enhances pupils' curiosity.
Outdoor Facilities: Additional resources for playground increase pupils' activity levels at lunchtime, ensuring full participation.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from leaders coaching; high-quality professional development is valued by staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Good class teaching ensures progress, especially for disadvantaged pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly check the quality of teaching and learners’ progress, though not always using this effectively to guide improvement plans.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff have specialized knowledge, contributing to curiosity and progression.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for more consistent guidance in writing; varied expectations on presentation across subjects.
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About Us
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Devon, South West.
It has 183 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.99% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 1 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% 7 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 10 | 8.32% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 2 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 12 | 8.83% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 8.26% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
