St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater

A good academy converter school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater.

Bridgwater, TA67EE Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 October 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Avenue
Bridgwater, TA67EE
Phone
1278422786
Website
st-josephs-bridgwater.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148950
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Park Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 7EE
Website
www.st-josephs-bridgwater.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Clifton
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
206
Free School Meals
16.0% (33 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 106.0
2024 106.0 108.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
206 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We love, we learn, we live together"

stewardship respect curiosity forgiveness love

The academy is Catholic and part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust. The academy is part of the Catholic Church and is conducted as a Catholic Academy in accordance with Canon Law and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and in accordance with the Trust Deed of the Diocese of Clifton. Religious Education is to be in accordance with the teachings, doctrines, disciplines, and general and particular norms of the Catholic Church. Religious worship is to be in accordance with the rites, practices, disciplines and liturgical norms of the Catholic Church; and at all times, the academy is to serve as a witness to the Catholic faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Alison Frost: The school aims to help every child grow and develop in God's love, challenging each child to achieve high standards through a broad and balanced creative curriculum; ensuring children are happy, confident, with high self‑esteem and respect, and prepared for the next educational stage.

Facilities

Swimming pool Playing field Forest School areas Large hall with stage

Curriculum Highlights

Literacy: daily stories, phonics, handwriting, and development of language and comprehension. Maths: numbers to 10, place value, counting, measurement, geometry, and patterns. Understanding the World: exploring materials and the local environment, and making links between prior knowledge and new discoveries. Expressive Arts and Design: art, crafts, and drama; exposure to artists and techniques; cubism study.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Early Risers (Breakfast Club) 7:30–8:55am; Late Leavers after school club 3:15–6:00pm

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