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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BP, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.3 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
230
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 55% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as none of the students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the school may face challenges in raising academic performance further.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2017Older 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.0%
White Other29.1%
Black African5.2%
Mixed W+B African4.2%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Other1.9%
Black Other1.9%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.59406, -1.30144 · WF9 2BP
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140558
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.sjm.bkcat.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2017.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe scores 21.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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