Bridge Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 3DD
10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Aldershot.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in Aldershot and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 4 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 32.1 pupils per class and 27.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. Accredited Gifted and Talented programme.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Barfield School (1.5 miles); St Nicholas' School, Infants & Juniors (4.1 miles); Edgeborough School (4.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School, Farnham (2.3 miles); South Farnham School (2.4 miles); St Peter's Church of England Junior School, Farnborough (3.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Salesian College (3.3 miles); Farnborough Hill (4.6 miles); St Nicholas' School, Fleet (5.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
All Hallows Catholic School (0.8 miles); Park High School (1.1 miles); Hasmonean High School (1.1 miles).