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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy
Higginson Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6BG, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.6 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
471
Capacity
490
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, the school boasts an impressive 85% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% nationally. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 76% of schools, suggesting a positive learning environment. However, only 8% of students reach the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents focused on advanced academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2017Older 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%. | 85% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.6%
White Other3.6%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Irish1.1%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.43902, -2.16152 · SK5 6BG
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN150473
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephsreddish.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2017.
Is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy scores 75.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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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