St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet
Leeds, LS10 2AD · Leeds · primary school
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42nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 2,305 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
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, Hunslet overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Karate, and Multi-skills clubs, or participate in sports including Athletics, Badminton, Bowling, Cross Country, Dodgeball, Football, Ice Skating, and Netball. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as an “oasis of calm in a busy community” where pupils, staff, and families share a deep sense of pride. Leaders maintain “the highest of aspirations for all pupils,” fostering a supportive environment where children are “polite, curious and open-minded.” The school is characterised by strong relationships and a curriculum that largely meets pupil needs, though some subjects require further development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “highly positive” behaviour and “sparkle like diamonds with enthusiasm” in their learning.
- The curriculum in mathematics, reading, and history is strong, focusing on “‘sticky’ knowledge” that pupils can recall and apply.
- Staff provide effective support for early readers and ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs, access a “broad and balanced curriculum.”
- The school offers a “rich extra-curricular offer,” including educational visits and clubs that link to and enhance classroom topics.
- Senior leaders show significant “care and compassion” for staff, which is fundamental to the school’s academic and wider successes.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as geography, the ambitious curriculum is “not fully embedded,” meaning pupils’ knowledge is “not as secure as desired.”
- The school must ensure that revised curriculum plans in these subjects are “fully implemented as intended.”
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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