Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Nuneaton, CV11 5TY · Warwickshire · primary school
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31st of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.7/10 against 4,224 of them, against 6.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts and Crafts, Ready, Steady Cook, Computing, Band, Dance, and Outdoor Pursuits clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 572 pupils against a stated capacity of 476. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? How are places allocated for new entrants given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “wrapped in care and kindness” and feel “safe, happy, confident and aspirational.” Leaders have established a “highly ambitious and carefully organised curriculum” that drives exceptional outcomes, with pupils demonstrating resilience and pride in their work. The inspection highlights a strong partnership with parents and a culture where staff feel valued and supported.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious,” with careful sequencing ensuring pupils can “build on what they know very efficiently” and make links across subjects.
- Reading is “at the heart of the school,” with pupils developing a love of literature early and those falling behind being “quickly identified and supported.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “supported exceptionally well” through personalised plans and skilled staff.
- Behaviour is “exceptional,” with pupils treating each other with respect and older students actively looking after younger ones.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” supported by programmes like the ‘Holy Spirit Experience’ and extensive after-school activities that prepare pupils for their next steps.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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