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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Coppice Rise, North Yorkshire, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2DP, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.0 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
194
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education and community engagement. It boasts impressive KS2 results, with 80% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally for performance. However, only 13% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating potential for further growth in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2020Older 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%. | 80% | Top 13% 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 |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School supports development
91%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.7%
White Other16.5%
Black African6.2%
Asian Other5.7%
Mixed Other4.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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54.00544, -1.54429 · HG1 2DP
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142159
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephsharrogate.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2020.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy scores 82.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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