St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lichfield, WS14 9AN · Staffordshire · primary school
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16th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Funky Timestables Club, Art club, and Music Tuition. Sports include the After School Soccer Centre, MultiSports, football, tag rugby, hockey, and netball. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the MultiSports sessions? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes St Joseph's Catholic Primary School as a "happy and harmonious community" where pupils are "welcomed, listened to and included." Inspectors found that leaders, staff, and governors work with a "palpable sense of unity" and "collective determination" to ensure pupils succeed academically and develop emotional strength. The school is judged to be operating at a "Strong standard" across all key areas of evaluation.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve very well" and attain highly by Year 6, with a "knowledge-rich and ambitious curriculum" that is "carefully sequenced" to build secure understanding.
- Attendance remains "consistently above national figures" due to leaders prioritising daily attendance and working effectively with families to remove barriers.
- "Highly respectful relationships" are central to school life, with bullying being rare and staff acting "quickly and consistently" to resolve any issues.
- Inclusion is a strength, with staff providing "well-targeted support" and practical resources to help pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities participate fully.
- Personal development is "well designed," helping pupils understand discrimination, stay safe, and contribute positively to the community through charity work.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to refine curriculum design and implementation, extending adaptations so that all pupils, including in the early years, benefit from learning that is transformational."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 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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