St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wetherby
Wetherby, LS22 6PR · Leeds · primary school
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54th 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 the 2,587 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.8/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
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, Wetherby 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%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, netball, and cross country, alongside baking and crafts. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 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
Since the similar-intake comparison places the school at 4.9 out of 10, what specific support is offered to pupils who are working towards the expected standard? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum for those attending?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wetherby
Overview
St Joseph’s is described as a “friendly and supportive school” where relationships are “warm and respectful.” The report highlights a “broad and ambitious” curriculum and “exceptionally well-planned” enrichment opportunities, noting that pupils learn to be “resilient” and care for one another.
Strengths
- Personal development is praised as “Outstanding,” with pupils encouraged to “achieve their personal best” and make a “positive contribution” through clubs and pupil-led groups.
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with staff maximising learning through play and “expertly” extending children’s thinking and vocabulary.
- The curriculum is “carefully selected” to help pupils build “sticky knowledge” and make links across subjects such as history and geography.
- Reading is prioritised, with a “well established” phonics programme ensuring most pupils learn to read quickly and with confidence.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” and staff workload and well-being are well managed.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not effectively assign tasks to meet pupils’ needs, meaning “intended learning is sometimes not realised.”
- Planned activities are not always well matched to pupils’ existing knowledge or skills, particularly in reading and writing.
- The school should ensure activities “consistently build on prior learning” and account for gaps in knowledge or misconceptions.
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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 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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