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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Portland Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6LA, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.1 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
146
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and exceptional performance in Key Stage 2, where 95% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this academy stands out as a strong choice for primary education. The school's LocaleIQ score of 80.1 indicates it performs better than 80% of schools, reflecting its overall quality. However, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% of respondents recommending the school, suggesting room for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality 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%. | 95% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
My child makes good progress
78%
School has high expectations
78%
Good range of subjects
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School supports development
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
School keeps me informed
61%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.1%
White Other20.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Other2.1%
Black Other2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Irish1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
Location
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53.72871, -1.85591 · HX3 6LA
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148479
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy scores 80.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Academy?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
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