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St Joseph's RC Primary School
Leavale Road, Norton, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2DT, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.6 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
200
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school shows notable strengths, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where 73% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 64.6, indicating it performs better than 65% of schools, which suggests a supportive learning environment. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 10%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2013Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% 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 British88.5%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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52.44424, -2.14875 · DY8 2DT
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN141477
School typeAcademy converter
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2013.
Is St Joseph's RC Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's RC Primary School scores 64.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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