St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Doncaster, DN11 0NB · Doncaster · primary school
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21st of 88 primary schools in Doncaster we can score, 98 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 — 7.4/10 against 4,158 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
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 School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 17.0% achieved 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 (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 246 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the Catholic ethos influence daily routines and community engagement?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
St Joseph’s School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” It is described as a “warm and friendly school” where pupils feel safe, happy, and valued within a harmonious community. The report confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong support for all learners.
Strengths
- The curriculums for English and mathematics are “well developed and well sequenced,” helping pupils achieve outcomes “above national average.”
- Staff are “well trained” in phonics, ensuring targeted interventions help pupils become “fluent, confident readers.”
- The wider curriculum is “vibrant, rich and engaging,” with pupils speaking “confidently and knowledgably” about diverse topics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” and study the same topics as their peers.
- Leaders prioritise staff wellbeing, with staff reporting they feel “valued and motivated.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculums “do not detail precisely the key knowledge” pupils must learn, leading to “gaps or repetition in learning.”
- The school needs to ensure teachers have a “clear understanding of the key knowledge” to help pupils build knowledge consistently and make connections with prior learning.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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