St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet, Gravesend
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Gravesend, part of Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 17th-highest of the 25 schools in Gravesend with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.6 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- 1.6 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet in detail
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 84% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet as their first choice and 123 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 18 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet are St Botolph's Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths); Lawn Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 41% reading, 55% maths); Springhead Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 72% maths); and Copperfield Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 78% maths).
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Botolph's Church of England Primary SchoolLawn Primary SchoolSpringhead Park Primary SchoolCopperfield Academy
The trust
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet is one of 33 schools run by Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership, an academy trust.
Who goes there
8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is York Road (opposite), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 242 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet issued 2 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet are Northfleet Technology College (0.5 miles); Northfleet School for Girls (0.7 miles); Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend (0.9 miles); and Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet (1.1 miles).
Northfleet Technology CollegeNorthfleet School for GirlsMayfield Grammar School, GravesendLeigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
8.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 84% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 84% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.0
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
7
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet.
- Kumon Gravesend Northfleet Study Centre820m away · Not yet graded
- Ddivine training at Copperfield Academy820m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 35
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 27 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
216 pupils
210 places
6 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Gravesend
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Gravesend
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.6 first choices per place
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
18.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
217
Total Pupils
104
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
15.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,504
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,133
Per pupil
£1228k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
5.7%
Persistent absence
192
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
What are SATs results like at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
Of the pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
No fixed boundary. When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
Classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet average 31 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet has around 217 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
4.3% of sessions were missed at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet in 2024/25. 5.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet: Kumon Gravesend Northfleet Study Centre (820m away, registered, not yet graded) and Ddivine training at Copperfield Academy (820m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 27 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet is at Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 9QZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)