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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Hillcrest Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 7PW, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.1 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
250
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school boasts a 93% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 2% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also strong, with 88% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at 7%, the overall academic performance and high parent approval suggest a supportive environment for young learners.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 93% | Top 2% 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 (25 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
84%
School has high expectations
80%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani24.4%
White British18.0%
White Other16.8%
Mixed Other12.0%
Black African8.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Asian Indian4.0%
Other2.8%
Black Other2.4%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.51107, -2.07211 · DY2 7PW
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN140147
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-jo-dud.dudley.sch.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 7 January 2025.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 95.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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