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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Walton Avenue, Penketh, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2AU, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.2 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
231
Capacity
240
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 77% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in Warrington. It ranks in the top 19% nationally for KS2 expected outcomes, reflecting effective teaching and support. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 80% recommending the school, although the percentage achieving higher standards is relatively low at 10%.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2016Older 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%. | 77% | Top 19% 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 |
Parent View (46 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
83%
School supports development
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School has high expectations
78%
School keeps me informed
76%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.3%
Asian Chinese8.7%
Asian Other2.2%
White Other2.2%
Black African1.7%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Location
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53.38978, -2.65793 · WA5 2AU
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111373
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjprimary.co.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 22 March 2016.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 69.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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