Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

Urgent ImprovementPrimaryAges 3–1185 pupils

Philip Avenue, DN35 9DLWebsite01472690672

Urgent Improvement85 pupilsAges 3–11

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Urgent Improvement3mo ago

Inspected Dec 2025

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils85

Urgent Improvement3mo ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils85

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

85 / 230 (37%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~11*

Head Teacher

Mrs Michelle Steeper

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionUrgent Improvement

Inspected Dec 2025

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 38%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.8%vs 6.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence19.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate9.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.8%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans15.3%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health8 pupils (35%)

Speech, Language & Communication6 pupils (26%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (17%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (9%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (9%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)6

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils85

Free school meals35.3%

English as additional language14.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British74.1%

Black African7.1%

Indian5.9%

White Other4.7%

Other3.5%

Black Other2.4%

Mixed Other2.4%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2024

Trust Performance

Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

KS4

Attainment 852.6

Progress 80.25

EBacc entry56.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£9,221

total expenditure per pupil

+£1,821 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,442

Support staff£2,009

Premises£522

Energy£265

Learning resources£115

Income per pupil£8,752

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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