St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
85%
Capacity
230
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newark and Sherwood community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 230 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elspeth Wilkins-Campbell, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9859th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 32 in Newark and Sherwood.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 24 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School include Art Studios, Forest School, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Swimming, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newark and Sherwood, St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery 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 |
| Address | Main Road, Newark, Newark and Sherwood, NG22 9JE |
| Headteacher | Elspeth Wilkins-Campbell |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 230 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.0% |
| School Capacity | 230 / 270 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9859th of 13,686
Nationally
938th of 1,353
In East Midlands
20th of 32
In Newark and Sherwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
53%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Road, Newark
Newark and Sherwood, NG22 9JE
Journey to School
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