St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Wirral, CH49 6LL · Wirral · primary school
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29th of 74 primary schools in Wirral we can score, 90 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 — 4.3/10 against 2,785 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| 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 Upton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 225. 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 after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Overview
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes the school as "incredibly happy and welcoming," with pupils who are "delightful and eager to engage." Leaders and governors are praised for their effective oversight and support for staff well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour and "kindness runs like a golden thread" through daily interactions.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all," including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils learn to read quickly, with staff delivering the phonics programme "successfully."
- The personal development programme is a strength, offering broad opportunities that "prepare them well for life in modern Britain."
- Governors "understand their duties well" and closely monitor the school’s operations effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school must refine curriculum thinking to ensure staff are clear about the most important knowledge and when it should be taught.
- The school should ensure checks on pupils’ learning identify gaps sufficiently well so that new concepts build securely on existing knowledge.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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