Old Road, Crayford, Dartford, Kent DA1 4DZ
10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Crayford
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Crayford, Dartford.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Crayford
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Dartford and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 27% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by topics, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 29% 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. Representative 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 and orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Crayford
Independent Prep Schools
West Lodge School (3.9 miles); Merton Court School (4 miles); Benedict House Preparatory School (4.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School, Crayford (0.3 miles); The Barnehurst Federation of Schools (1.6 miles); Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford (1.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Farringtons School (5.5 miles); Eltham College (6.6 miles); Colfe's School (6.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Beths Grammar School (1.3 miles); Dartford Grammar School (1.6 miles); Townley Grammar School (1.7 miles).