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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Grosvenor Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9HU, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.9 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
322
Capacity
341
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates a solid foundation in education, with 61% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 82% recommending the school. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2019Older 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% 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 (34 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child is happy
88%
My child feels safe
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
School keeps me informed
77%
Behaviour is good
77%
School supports development
77%
School has high expectations
77%
School responds to concerns
27%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.0%
Black African20.5%
White Other9.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.8%
Black Other4.3%
Asian Indian4.3%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
White Irish1.2%
traveller_irish0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.64713, -1.74815 · HD5 9HU
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148483
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephscps.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 26 June 2019.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy scores 35.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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