St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
93%
Capacity
390
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 390 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicky O'Donoghue, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8087th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 50 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 35 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 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, Poole include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Eco Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole 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 | Sancreed Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4DZ |
| Headteacher | Nicky O'Donoghue |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 390 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.7% |
| School Capacity | 390 / 420 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8087th of 13,686
Nationally
769th of 1,469
In South West
34th of 50
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
59%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
87
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 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
Sancreed Road, Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4DZ
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