St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
83%
Capacity
174
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 174 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hayley Francis, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 450th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 22 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 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 RC Primary School and Nursery include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | The Avenue, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 5AW |
| Headteacher | Hayley Francis |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 174 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 174 / 210 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
450th of 13,686
Nationally
43rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
4th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
88%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Avenue, Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire, County of, HR9 5AW
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