Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
37%
Capacity
85
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North East Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 85 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (37% of 230 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Steeper, it falls under North East Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12359th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 42 in North East Lincolnshire.
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 6 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Lincolnshire, Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Philip Avenue, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 9DL |
| Headteacher | Michelle Steeper |
| Local Authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 85 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.0% |
| School Capacity | 85 / 230 (37% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12359th of 13,686
Nationally
1352nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
38th of 42
In North East Lincolnshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
9
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Philip Avenue, Cleethorpes
North East Lincolnshire, DN35 9DL
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