St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 390 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of PLYMOUTH CAST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 40.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

390 / 420 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 October 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Sancreed Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4DZ

Phone

01202741932

Headteacher

Nicky O'Donoghue

Website

www.sjcpschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole have?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole has 390 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022).

How does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is part of PLYMOUTH CAST.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is located at Sancreed Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4DZ.