St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
86%
Capacity
181
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the East Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 181 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Louise Sassi, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 711th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 23 in East Staffordshire.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 18 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 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 include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Springfield Road, Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire, ST14 7JX |
| Headteacher | Louise Sassi |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.0% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 210 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
711th of 13,686
Nationally
65th of 1,378
In West Midlands
3rd of 23
In East Staffordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
33%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
85%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Springfield Road, Uttoxeter
East Staffordshire, ST14 7JX
Springfield Road, Uttoxeter
East Staffordshire, ST14 7JX
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