St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Regents Gate, St Josephs Rc Primary School, Exmouth, EX8 1TAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth is a primary school in Exmouth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 6th of 9 primary schools in Exmouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 October 2018, report published 6 November 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 June 2024
St Joseph's Primary School is a caring school. Pupils' behaviour reflects the school's ethos of kindness and respect. Pupils take pride in their learning. They play well together. If pupils have any concerns, they know there are staff who will help them. As a result, pupils are happy and feel safe at school. Older pupils are proud of the leadership roles they have. Pupils from the 'growing in faith together' team support younger pupils at breaktime to play and pray together. Members of the school council, eco-team and librarians play an important part in school life. All pupils have the opportunity to join the school choir and perform at local residential homes. These roles help pupils to be confident and provide opportunities to be active citizens. Pupils learn how to stay safe online and in the local community. The curriculum for pupils' personal development is adapted to reflect the coastal region pupils live in. For example, pupils can explain the importance of identifying riptides when going to the beach. Most parents are very positive about their children's experience at the school.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not implemented consistently well across all subjects and classes. Learning activities do not always reflect what pupils can do. As a result, pupils do not build their knowledge as well as they should. The trust must ensure that staff are supported to implement the curriculum effectively so that all pupils benefit from the school's ambitious curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
185 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Road Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 8% met the expected standard |
| The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Marpool Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 31% met the expected standard |
| Littleham Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | 8% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Willcox
- Phone
- 01395264875
- Address
- Regents Gate, St Josephs Rc Primary School, Exmouth, EX8 1TA
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 140766
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.