St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
104%
Capacity
173
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic/Church of England primary school serving the Chesterfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 173 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 166 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Lowry, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5071st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 25 in Chesterfield.
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 20 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Cross Country, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chesterfield, St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands 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/Church of England |
| Address | Calver Crescent, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S43 3LY |
| Headteacher | Paula Lowry |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.6% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 166 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5071st of 13,686
Nationally
451st of 1,353
In East Midlands
7th of 25
In Chesterfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
68%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
33
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Calver Crescent, Chesterfield
Chesterfield, S43 3LY
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