St Joseph's RC Primary School
Stourbridge, DY8 2DT · Dudley · primary school
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18th of 76 primary schools in Dudley 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| 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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's RC Primary School
Overview
St Joseph’s RC Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a “happy, nurturing and friendly place” where pupils feel safe and included. Leaders are developing an ambitious curriculum that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, learn the full breadth of subjects and are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school and know there is always someone to talk to if they have a worry, helping them feel safe.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, ensuring children start learning to read in Reception and using books matched to the sounds they are learning.
- In most subjects, such as mathematics, leaders have carefully sequenced learning into small steps to help pupils build on existing knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and achieve well, accessing the same learning as their classmates.
- Pupils behave well, adhering to routines and rules like ‘Safe, Ready, Respect’, which ensures learning is not disrupted.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects where the curriculum is less well developed, leaders have not identified precise steps for pupils to practise, meaning they cannot always build on learning over time.
- Teachers in these subjects sometimes do not choose activities or resources which support pupils to learn well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a strong culture where staff are alert to risks, report concerns promptly, and work with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
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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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