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St Josephs Catholic Academy
Armadale Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HF, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.9 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
226
Capacity
307
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary academy shows promising results, particularly as it ranks in the top 77% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, the percentages for higher standards are notably low at just 3%, indicating room for growth in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2022Quality 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.8%
Asian Indian16.4%
Black African15.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.4%
Mixed Other4.4%
Asian Other4.0%
Black Other2.7%
White Other2.7%
White Irish1.8%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Location
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52.64544, -1.06120 · LE5 1HF
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN138115
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Josephs Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Josephs Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2022.
Is St Josephs Catholic Academy a good school?
St Josephs Catholic Academy scores 21.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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