St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dudley, DY2 7PW · Dudley · primary school
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4th of 76 primary schools in Dudley we can score, 78 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 2,634 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.08 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art and Craft Clubs, Choir, Cooking, Fitness Fun, and the Football Club. They also take a trip to the Zoo and can attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 245 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are places allocated for new entrants given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is described as a nurturing environment where the mission to ‘work, learn and grow together’ creates a strong sense of family. Pupils rise to high expectations, demonstrating exemplary behaviour and deep-rooted compassion, while benefiting from an ambitious curriculum that prepares them well for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with everyone modelling the school’s values and showing ‘high levels of respect’.
- Personal development is ‘incredibly effective’, fostering global citizenship and tolerance through initiatives like cultural exchanges and charity work.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully ordered’ to build knowledge, with specific subject vocabulary used confidently, such as ‘perspective’ in art.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are trained in phonics, and ‘effective support’ ensures pupils with special educational needs make ‘very good progress’.
- Staff value the ‘exceptional consideration’ given to their well-being and the robust support provided by the multi-academy company.
Areas to improve
- Strategies for checking pupils’ understanding are ‘not always applied consistently’, meaning misconceptions or gaps in knowledge are not always identified or addressed effectively.
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 | 97% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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