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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lidgett Lane, Dinnington, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 2QD, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.8 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
128
Capacity
196
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it faces challenges in achieving higher standards, as evidenced by KS2 results showing only 11% at the expected level in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% of respondents expressing happiness with their experience, indicating room for improvement in community engagement. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 5% of schools, but further data on academic progress would be beneficial for a fuller picture.
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Last inspected: 26 May 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 11% | Bottom 0% 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 |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
86%
My child feels safe
79%
My child is happy
79%
School keeps me informed
79%
My child makes good progress
79%
School has high expectations
79%
Behaviour is good
71%
School supports development
71%
I'd recommend this school
64%
Progress is communicated
57%
Good range of extra-curricular
50%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.4%
Black African9.4%
White Other6.3%
White Irish3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Location
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53.36842, -1.20752 · S25 2QD
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140590
School typeAcademy converter
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 26 May 2021.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 4.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
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