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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Healds Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HY, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.2 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
218
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% of schools nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 3%, the overall environment appears supportive, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 49% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 24 September 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.8%
Asian Pakistani17.6%
Black African7.3%
Mixed Other5.9%
White Other5.9%
Asian Indian3.9%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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53.70112, -1.64648 · WF13 4HY
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148482
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephsdewsbury.co.uk/
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 24 September 2024.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy scores 49.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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