St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Warrington, WA5 2AU · Warrington · primary school
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21st of 57 primary schools in Warrington we can score, 69 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 2,757 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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, 77.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a "friendly and welcoming" environment where pupils are happy, well-mannered, and feel secure. Staff and pupils share positive relationships underpinned by the school’s values of "love, care and respect," contributing to high aspirations and typically strong achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy" and feel "secure and comfortable sharing their worries or concerns" in a safe environment.
- The curriculum has improved, with staff having "greater clarity about the important learning" in key stages 1 and 2.
- Reading is a priority; most pupils are "fluent, accurate readers," and staff act swiftly to support those finding it difficult.
- Attendance rates are high for the majority, with effective support offered to families to reduce absence levels.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support, ensuring they can "access the same curriculum as their peers."
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies in some subjects are at an "early stage of development," hindering the identification of gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Errors in pupils’ writing are not consistently identified and addressed, causing some to "persist with incorrect spellings."
- Some pupils lack an "age-appropriate understanding of the importance of fundamental British values."
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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