St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Newark, NG22 9JE · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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177th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 — 2.2/10 against 2,314 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in practice?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The report highlights a welcoming environment with strong personal development, effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, and high standards of behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils are eager to learn, display good self-discipline, and take pride in their achievements and roles of responsibility.
- Phonics and reading are taught consistently well, helping pupils become confident readers even when encountering unfamiliar texts.
- The mathematics curriculum is well planned, with effective support ensuring pupils catch up and keep up with their learning.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is well planned, with each pupil assigned a ‘trusted adult’ advocate.
- Leaders are considerate of staff well-being, and the school promotes equality of opportunity, including for residential trips.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not yet consistently strong in all subjects, with insufficient consideration given to pupils’ prior learning at times.
- Knowledge organisers are inconsistent in quality, which can result in gaps in pupils’ learning and hinder their ability to link new knowledge to prior topics.
Safeguarding
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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