Located in Chelmsford, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF currently has around 170 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Trinity Square, Chelmsford, CM3 5JX |
| Website: | www.stjosephscatholicprimaryschool.uk |
| Telephone: | 01245321828 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Tracey North |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115201 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 170 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 81 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.40% | 140 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 11 |
| African | 4.70% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JX | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Primary School Guys Farm Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5NB | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5YJ | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chetwood Primary School Gandalf's Ride , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5ZD | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William de Ferrers School Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JU | - not rated | 117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William de Ferrers School Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JU | - not rated | 117 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.