St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
41%
Capacity
87
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Teignbridge community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 87 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (41% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Nichola Day, it falls under Devon 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 8062nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 43 in Teignbridge.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 8 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 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 Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Eco Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Teignbridge, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, Teignbridge, TQ12 1PT |
| Headteacher | Nichola Day |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 87 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.3% |
| School Capacity | 87 / 210 (41% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8062nd of 13,686
Nationally
764th of 1,469
In South West
24th of 43
In Teignbridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
29%
'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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed8
15
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% 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
Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot
Teignbridge, TQ12 1PT
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