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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rocky Lane, Nechells, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5HA, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.9 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
186
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. However, only 4% of pupils achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Parent satisfaction is likely to be bolstered by the school's supportive environment, although the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be some areas for growth compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2012Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African62.9%
White British5.9%
Black Caribbean4.8%
Other3.8%
Asian Chinese3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Black Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.2%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed Other0.5%
Location
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52.49606, -1.87303 · B7 5HA
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN148441
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosb7.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2012.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 34.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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