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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Great Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.0 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
429
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in December 2022, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 77.0 indicates it outperforms 77% of schools, reflecting a strong overall environment for learning. However, only 15% of students achieved the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.7%
White Other17.5%
Mixed Other6.8%
Black African4.4%
Asian Indian4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Asian Other3.7%
Asian Chinese3.7%
White Irish2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Other1.2%
Location
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51.86771, 0.14926 · CM23 2NL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN148491
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2022.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S scores 77.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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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