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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame

South Oxfordshire, OX9 2ABPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#6,893
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame

Ofsted's Parent View survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025 and collected 81 responses, shows that 64% of parents would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Thame. That figure is worth considering alongside the school's admission data: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school was oversubscribed, with 63 applications for just 9 places and an oversubscription ratio of 7. While the majority of parents are positive, the survey also reveals some notable areas of concern. For instance, only 42% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 22% strongly disagreed. Similarly, on the question of whether the school gives SEND children the support they need, just 39% agreed or strongly agreed, while 52% strongly disagreed. On the plus side, 90% of parents felt their child is happy at the school, and 87% felt their child is safe. The school is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, with headteacher Elizabeth Sienkiewicz.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBrook Lane, Thame, South Oxfordshire, OX9 2AB
HeadteacherElizabeth Sienkiewicz
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils185
Free School Meals (FSM)13.5%
School Capacity185 / 210 (88% full)

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What 81 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteForest SchoolLibraryDining HallSensory RoomGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersAthleticsFootballCross CountryDanceGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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