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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Green Lane, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6JY, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.3 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation in education. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2 is commendably above the national average, placing it in the top 85% of schools across the UK. However, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at just 4%, indicating room for improvement in stretching the most able pupils.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.1%
Black African11.1%
White Other5.3%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.45987, -1.33625 · S62 6JY
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106944
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.rsjp.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 18.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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