St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
50%
Capacity
106
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Malvern Hills community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 106 pupils on roll, operating at 50% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher C E Docker, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6195th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 34 in Malvern Hills.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 13 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Football, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Malvern Hills, 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Newtown Road, Malvern, Malvern Hills, WR14 1PF |
| Headteacher | C E Docker |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 106 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.9% |
| School Capacity | 106 / 210 (50% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6195th of 13,686
Nationally
608th of 1,378
In West Midlands
18th of 34
In Malvern Hills
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
65%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
18
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Newtown Road, Malvern
Malvern Hills, WR14 1PF
Journey to School
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