St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
About St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Bassetlaw is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running slightly over its official capacity. With 220 pupils on a 210-place school, it is a popular choice locally, and the 2025/26 admissions data confirms that demand outstrips supply: the school received 62 applications for just 23 places, with all 23 first-preference offers accepted. That works out at 2.7 applications per place, a clear signal of its standing among local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 19.6%, which is above the national primary average of around 23% but worth noting in the context of Bassetlaw's broader demographics. The school has a nursery provision, meaning children can join from age three, and it offers a distinctly Catholic ethos without being selective by faith in its admissions criteria.
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
23 Feb 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
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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