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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Worcester, WR4 9PG · Worcestershire · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2024 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary Roman Catholic
3.8/10 Broadly average

80th of 113 primary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 180 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 3,014 of them, against 3.0/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 58.0 · 35 40% 1.39
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 2.0 · 24 25% 0.59

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, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 2.0% 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, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.

Getting in

The published school roll is 300 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 provisions are in place for the 2.0% of pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap in attainment?

AI-assisted overview based on this school's published results, inspection record and official website. Sources and dates are shown throughout this page. Verify information that could change directly with the school.
Expected standard
58%
2024/25
Higher standard
2%
2024/25
Demand
×1.0
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
23%
vs 25% across England

Results over time

Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.

50% 2022/23
64% 2023/24
58% 2024/25
64% England
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
YearExpected standard (reading, writing, maths)
2022/2350%
2023/2464%
2024/2558%
England64%

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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