St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Stanford-le-Hope

In its own words: "St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a joyful, welcoming community rooted in faith, love, and learning. As a proud Catholic school, our identity is shaped by the teachings of Christ and the values of the Gospel, which guide every aspect of school life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my great privilege to welcome you to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. At St Joseph's, we are a joyful, welcoming and inclusive Catholic community where every child is known, valued and loved."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 10 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 81% in Thurrock and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 72% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 71% maths); Abbots Hall Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 83% maths); Arthur Bugler Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 66% maths); and Graham James Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 78% maths).

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Christus Catholic Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 75% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

In 2026, 31 pupils (15.8%) received SEN support and 13 (6.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope Rail Station, about 430 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Scratton Road (southbound), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 90 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Thurrock (163).

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are Mossbourne Port Side Academy (0.3 miles), St Clere's School (0.6 miles) and Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (1.5 miles).