Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
About Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy in North East Lincolnshire is a small school that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received nine applications for just six places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.5. All six first-preference applicants were offered a place, so while it is popular, it is not impossible to secure a spot. The school is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It is led by headteacher Michelle Steeper and currently has 85 pupils on roll against a capacity of 230, meaning there is significant room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37 per cent, which is above the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Latest monitoring visit (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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