St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Pudsey, LS28 7AZ · Leeds · primary school
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66th of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,174 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 6.9/10 nationally. 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
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 School, A Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Harry Potter, Lego, Cycling, Superhero, Dance, Football, Science, and Choir. Sports cover dodgeball, netball, football, benchball, skipping, handball, tag rugby, and cricket. Arts and music include nativity productions, Snow White, Jungle book production, St Joseph’s Got Talent, and Year 6 production. Trips include a Year 6 residential to Ingleborough Hall, a Year 5 visit to Ministacres, a Year 6 residential to Kingswood, a visit to Yorkshire Arboretum, and the Brownlee Triathalon. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 297 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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.
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What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “friendly, welcoming school” where a “strong Christian culture underpins its work.” Pupils are “proud to belong to the school family” and benefit from positive, caring relationships with staff who know them well. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring most are “ready for the next stage of their education.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to give pupils knowledge of the local area and wider world, with important knowledge taught in a “logical sequence.”
- Pupils with SEND study the full curriculum with adaptations matched to individual needs, helping them to be “fully involved in every aspect of school life.”
- Reading for pleasure is a priority, with teachers sharing favourite books and older pupils volunteering to read with younger ones.
- Pupils are “polite and well mannered,” with very little bullying and confidence that adults will deal with issues effectively.
- Leaders have “clear plans for improvement” and the local governing board provides “strong support and challenge.”
Areas to improve
- Staff need “effective support and refresher phonics training” to address misconceptions in pupils’ phonics knowledge consistently and swiftly.
- In the early years, the curriculum has “limited opportunities to develop children’s ideas and vocabulary,” requiring relevant training for adults to extend learning.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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.
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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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