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St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Babworth Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7BP, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.1 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving the expected level in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parental satisfaction appears strong, as indicated by the school's favorable LocaleIQ score, which ranks it better than 64% of schools in the area. However, only 13% of pupils reach the higher standard in key subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2014Older 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.0%
White Other10.0%
Mixed Other3.2%
Asian Indian3.2%
Black Other2.3%
Other2.3%
Black African1.8%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.32229, -0.95541 · DN22 7BP
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142158
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-josephs.notts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2014.
Is St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 64.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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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