St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
98%
Capacity
214
Pupils
4.2x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Gravesham community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 218 places).
the school is led by headteacher Andrew Baldock and Lucy Owen, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3608th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 25 in Gravesham.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet is a popular choice with families — it received 125 applications for 30 places, making it 4.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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, Northfleet include Sensory Room, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Rounders, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Choir, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gravesham, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Springhead Road, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA11 9QZ |
| Headteacher | Andrew Baldock and Lucy Owen |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.2% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 218 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3608th of 13,686
Nationally
486th of 2,034
In South East
4th of 25
In Gravesham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
72%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
125
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Springhead Road, Gravesend
Gravesham, DA11 9QZ
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