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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newport Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2AW, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.0 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
238
Capacity
244
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 45% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 88% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 14% of other schools, suggesting challenges in certain areas that prospective parents may want to consider.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2012Older 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian43.3%
White British22.3%
White Other16.0%
Black African5.9%
Asian Other3.8%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Chinese0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.40669, -1.31423 · RG14 2AW
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN110094
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjosephs.w-berks.sch.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 19 September 2012.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 14.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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