St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
115%
Capacity
241
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bolsover community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 241 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (115% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Dani Seaman, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6285th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 22 in Bolsover.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 29 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Drama, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolsover, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 | Langwith Road, MANSFIELD, Bolsover, NG20 9RP |
| Headteacher | Dani Seaman |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 241 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.2% |
| School Capacity | 241 / 210 (115% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (29 Feb 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6285th of 13,686
Nationally
560th of 1,353
In East Midlands
9th of 22
In Bolsover
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
64%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
42
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Langwith Road, MANSFIELD
Bolsover, NG20 9RP
Langwith Road, MANSFIELD
Bolsover, NG20 9RP
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