St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5AW · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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23rd of 72 primary schools in Herefordshire, County of we can score, 78 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 — 7.0/10 against 4,023 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| 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 RC Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% 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%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Homework, Cooking, Matilda, Fizz Pop Science, and Art clubs. Sports include Football, Running, and Dodgeball. Music options cover Piano & Singing, Woodwind, Drums, and Violin. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum integrate the various music and art clubs into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
Overview
St Joseph’s RC Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive in a calm and purposeful atmosphere. The report highlights that staff forge good relationships with pupils, who behave very well and feel safe, while benefiting from a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "structured and rigorous programme" for reading, ensuring they "quickly become confident readers."
- Teachers have "secure knowledge of the subjects they teach" and break learning into manageable steps to help pupils consolidate knowledge.
- Provision in the early years is "very strong," supporting children to be ready for learning in Year 1.
- The school offers an "exceptional range of additional opportunities," including trips and clubs, which pupils enjoy enthusiastically.
- Staff promptly identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make good progress through the full curriculum.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, learning sequences are not implemented entirely as intended, meaning some pupils miss elements of the curriculum; the school must ensure the curriculum is "delivered, monitored and evaluated effectively."
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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