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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.0 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
227
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school shows strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 77% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 19% nationally. The school also has a solid LocaleIQ score of 69.0, indicating it performs better than 69% of schools in the area. However, only 10% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 17 April 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%. | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.2%
White Other11.9%
Mixed Other5.3%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.6%
Black African2.2%
Black Other1.8%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.69104, -1.31703 · WF8 4AA
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138947
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 April 2024.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract scores 69.0/100 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.
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