St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Pocklington, YO42 2HE · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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13th of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 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 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% 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 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Eden Camp and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 116 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Overview
The report describes a school where “adults have high expectations” and pupils are “happy, feel safe and achieve well.” Inspectors found that the school provides a “well-sequenced curriculum” with strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who learn alongside their peers.
Strengths
- Teachers use tasks and resources that help pupils “remember key knowledge,” ensuring all pupils can access the curriculum.
- Early reading is delivered with consistency from Reception, with books matching sounds pupils are learning, allowing them to “catch-up quickly.”
- The early years curriculum is “well organised and sequenced,” with adults using stories to extend children’s language and vocabulary.
- Pupils demonstrate good character and perseverance through initiatives like the ‘Superhero Challenge’ and show respect for others.
- Attendance has improved significantly, ensuring pupils can “access the curriculum offer fully.”
Areas to improve
- The approach to checking what pupils know in foundation subjects is “inconsistent and not fully effective,” hampering the identification of knowledge gaps.
- The school needs to clarify exactly what pupils need to know at specific points in time across foundation subjects and ensure teachers check this effectively.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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