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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Pontefract Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JB, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.9 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 52% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 79% nationally. However, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 66% recommending the school, suggesting a need for further engagement and support for families.
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Last inspected: 8 October 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
91%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
My child is happy
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
My child feels safe
69%
School supports development
69%
I'd recommend this school
66%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.5%
White Other15.9%
Black African7.7%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.72502, -1.34695 · WF10 4JB
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138949
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sjc.bkcat.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford scores 18.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Castleford?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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