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St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chesterfield Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3FT, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.4 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
156
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy showcases strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending the school. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is commendable, at 37%, there is room for improvement, particularly as none achieved the higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, although academic performance could be enhanced.
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Last inspected: 17 September 2019Older 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%. | 37% | Bottom 6% 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 (10 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
90%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
80%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
White Other2.6%
Black African1.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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53.14199, -1.54322 · DE4 3FT
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142827
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 September 2019.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 18.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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 Voluntary Academy?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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