St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
Todmorden, OL14 5HP · Calderdale · primary school
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50th of 76 primary schools in Calderdale we can score, 81 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.6/10 against 246 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
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 Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 pupils against a stated capacity of 157. 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 literacy? What specific enrichment opportunities are available for children who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy is described as having a “palpable family atmosphere” and being a “nurturing environment” where the Catholic ethos is central. The report states that “most pupils achieve well” and that the school is “ambitious for all pupils,” with strong progress made by the end of key stage 2.
Strengths
- Reading is highly prioritised, with children learning to read “quickly and fluently” and benefiting from “timely and effective support.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” and “highly involved in the life of the school.”
- Behaviour is “calm and purposeful,” with high expectations for conduct and effective systems to promote good attendance.
- The school provides a “wealth of opportunities to develop pupils’ character and positive mental health,” including leadership roles for all pupils.
- Governors demonstrate a “high level of understanding and commitment to the improvement journey of the school.”
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum is not specific enough regarding the knowledge and precise vocabulary children should learn, meaning some activities are not “sharply focused.”
- Systems to check what pupils know and remember are less developed in some subjects, leaving teachers without a clear understanding of what older pupils know.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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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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