St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rotherham, S62 6JY · Rotherham · primary school
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57th of 84 primary schools in Rotherham we can score, 96 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 — 2.7/10 against 1,390 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Life Skills club, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 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 take place during the Life Skills club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and proud to belong to this “nurturing and friendly school community.” The school provides a high-quality education with strong pastoral support, ensuring pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain and the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum in core subjects like English and mathematics is ambitious, with teachers using “subject-specific language” that builds vocabulary and understanding.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, featuring a “robust system” to identify and meet individual needs through bespoke support.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with a “well-structured approach” to phonics starting in Reception that helps pupils learn to read quickly.
- Children in Reception get off to a “flying start” due to strengthened early years provision, strong routines, and high expectations that foster independence.
- Pupils behave well, are “respectful and polite,” and take pride in leadership roles such as being reading ambassadors or school councillors.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, adults do not choose activities that link closely to curriculum aims, meaning pupils do not learn intended content as well as they might; staff need training to select appropriate teaching activities.
- Systems to monitor the implementation and impact of new curriculum areas are not fully developed, limiting leaders’ ability to evaluate and further develop the curriculum across the school.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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