St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
87%
Capacity
183
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Castle Point community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 211 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Green, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7459th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 19 in Castle Point.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 23 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Castle Point, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, Castle Point, SS8 9DP |
| Headteacher | James Green |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.9% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 211 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7459th of 13,686
Nationally
802nd of 1,612
In East of England
14th of 19
In Castle Point
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
61%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island
Castle Point, SS8 9DP
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island
Castle Point, SS8 9DP
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