St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gerrards Cross
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Joseph's goes above and beyond for its pupils, making sure they feel valued and helping them develop their individual talents. The school combines high expectations with exceptional care - pupils behave brilliantly, work hard, and make outstanding progress. Staff are skilled at quickly identifying and supporting pupils who need extra help, and the school celebrates diversity and kindness throughout the whole community.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching of early reading with careful matching of books to phonics learning
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum delivered effectively with precise checks on pupil learning
- Exceptionally strong pupil behaviour, attitudes to learning, and personal development
- Pupils given extensive opportunities including leadership roles that lead to meaningful school improvements
- High expectations and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
African drumming, community performances, clubs, school visits
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a caring, inclusive school where pupils feel valued and happy. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since its last inspection in 2017.
At a Glance
17.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
79 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 86%. Maths has remained stable at around 78%. Writing has declined from 83% to 78%.
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
25.2
Infant (KS1)
26.4
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
389 pupils
436 capacity
47 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Gerrards Cross
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Gerrards Cross
Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire
Places available
6,847
Applications
5,934
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Buckinghamshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9836%
Overall absence
12.23881%
Persistent absence
335
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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