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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 112 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

53% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

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

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is part of THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located at The Drive, Tendring, Essex, CO12 3SU.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

The Drive, Tendring, Essex, CO12 3SU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

53%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

112

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Tendring, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 112 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 112 / 119 (94%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

10.5%

Free school meals

14.9%

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

16.1%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

53%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

11.9%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

5.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

21.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24

3.64

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£40,107

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£278 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,170

Spend per pupil

£7,205

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

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: The Drive, Tendring, Essex, CO12 3SU
Phone: 01255503493
Executive Headteacher: Samantha Golding
Website: http://www.st-josephs-dovercourt.essex.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Tendring, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 112 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 53% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is part of THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located at The Drive, Tendring, Essex, CO12 3SU.

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