St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
89%
Capacity
118
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Dover community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 118 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 133 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hester Seager-Fleming, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2607th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 37 in Dover.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 20 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Eco Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dover, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham is one of the options available in the South East 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ackholt Road, Canterbury, Dover, CT3 3AS |
| Headteacher | Hester Seager-Fleming |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 118 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.1% |
| School Capacity | 118 / 133 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2010. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2607th of 13,686
Nationally
352nd of 2,034
In South East
8th of 37
In Dover
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
75%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed20
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ackholt Road, Canterbury
Dover, CT3 3AS
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