St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
55%
Capacity
82
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 82 pupils on roll, operating at 55% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Bacon, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3246th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 5 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health 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, Malmesbury include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury is one of the options available in the South West 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 | Holloway Hill, Holloway, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9BB |
| Headteacher | Paul Bacon |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 82 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 82 / 150 (55% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3246th of 13,686
Nationally
283rd of 1,469
In South West
26th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
73%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
13
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Holloway Hill, Holloway, Malmesbury
Wiltshire, SN16 9BB
Holloway Hill, Holloway, Malmesbury
Wiltshire, SN16 9BB
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