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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 6LL, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.2 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
226
Capacity
225
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, where 55% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% expressing they would recommend the school. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School keeps me informed
84%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.2%
Asian Indian8.4%
Asian Other4.0%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black African0.9%
White Irish0.4%
White Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.38664, -3.09924 · CH49 6LL
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN105068
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjosephs-upton.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2019.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton scores 50.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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