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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Swainsea Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8AR, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.6 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
84
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 67% nationally. However, it faces challenges, as there are currently no students achieving the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction is likely to be supported by the school's commitment to its Catholic values and community involvement, despite a limited number of pupils enrolled.
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Last inspected: 11 May 2016Older 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
White Other1.2%
Location
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54.24956, -0.78699 · YO18 8AR
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN147243
School typeAcademy converter
Websitesjp.npcat.org.uk
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What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2016.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy scores 24.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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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