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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School has 267 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

66% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

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

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is part of THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is located at Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LG.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LG

Not rated

Inspected 4 March 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

66%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

267

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is an academy converter in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 267 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 267 / 238 (112%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 March 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

17.7%

Free school meals

10.6%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

12.4%

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)

66%

Expected standard (RWM)

17%

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.4%

Overall absence

10.1%

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.

10.36

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

9.04

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£49,867

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,457 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£5,954

Spend per pupil

£6,317

Income per pupil

43%

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: Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LG
Phone: 01278784641
Head of School: Rebecca Suik
Website: www.st-josephs-burnham.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is an academy converter in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School have?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School has 267 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 66% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is part of THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is located at Oxford Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1LG.

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