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St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9BZ, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.3 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
181
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 70% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 17% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating potential areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2011Older 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
White Other8.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other2.2%
traveller_irish2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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52.47751, -0.92610 · LE16 9BZ
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138080
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephs.leics.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2011.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 78.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Voluntary Academy?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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