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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Rough Hay Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury, WS10 8HN, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.3 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
243
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 7% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 74% of students meet expected standards, ranking it in the top 25% nationally. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to quality education, although the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively modest at 10%. Overall, it appears to be a supportive environment for young learners.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.1%
Asian Indian12.3%
Black African12.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.6%
White Other5.8%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Location
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52.57277, -2.03802 · WS10 8HN
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN104235
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston scores 93.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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