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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

West Berkshire, RG14 2AWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#9,987
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Parents considering St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will find a school that is clearly popular with local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 67 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.31, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot. Of those 67 applications, 24 were first-preference choices, and 23 of those first-preference families were offered a place. This level of demand suggests strong local confidence in the school, though it also means securing a place is competitive. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. Headteacher Kelly Bosher leads a relatively small school of 238 pupils, just under its capacity of 244. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low at 6.3%, well below the national average, which may reflect the demographic of the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressNewport Road, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 2AW
HeadteacherKelly Bosher
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Number of Pupils238
Free School Meals (FSM)6.3%
School Capacity238 / 244 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersGymnasticsCricketDanceSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.