St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
88%
Capacity
185
Pupils
7.0x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 185 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Sienkiewicz, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6893rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 48 in South Oxfordshire.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 9 places, making it 7.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 64% recommending the school (81 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame include ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Brook Lane, Thame, South Oxfordshire, OX9 2AB |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Sienkiewicz |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 185 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.5% |
| School Capacity | 185 / 210 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6893rd of 13,686
Nationally
972nd of 2,034
In South East
28th of 48
In South Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
81 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
63
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (11% 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, Thame
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Contact Information
Brook Lane, Thame
South Oxfordshire, OX9 2AB
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