Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Rosecroft Lane, Loftus, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 4PZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Saltburn-by-the-Sea for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 65 schools in Redcar and Cleveland. It ranks 2nd of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2017, report published 7 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
This is a small school with a big heart. It is typically praised by parents and carers, pupils and staff for its 'family-like' atmosphere. It is a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe. Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend well. There is a strong sense of community. The genuine care and ambition for pupils shines through the aspirational curriculum and values of the school. Pupils achieve very well. They meet the school's high expectations for their learning and behaviour. They have positive attitudes and are enthusiastic learners. Their behaviour is exemplary. Relationships between pupils and staff are positive and respectful. Staff know pupils well. Pupils speak fondly of their teachers. They appreciate that staff are there to help and talk to if they have any difficulties or worries. Staff deal with the rare incidents of poor behaviour effectively. The school encourages pupils to take an active part in local community activities. They enjoy a wide variety of trips and experiences. They participate in sporting competitions. They learn how to take care of their mental health. Pupils are proud to hold positions of responsibility. These include as members of the school council, librarians and 'head starter' mental health ambassadors. Pupils develop a mature understanding of the importance of looking after others.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
182 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handale Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Hummersea Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Whitecliffe Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Badger Hill Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Geaves
- Phone
- 01287640613
- Address
- Rosecroft Lane, Loftus, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 4PZ
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- URN
- 141457
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.