Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 13th of 95 primary schools in Rotherham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 48% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Green Lane, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6JY

Local ranking13th of 95 primary schools in Rotherham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 48.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 59.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 27

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 190
Boys: 89 (49%)
Girls: 91 (51%)
Capacity: 210 (86% full)
SEND: 19.5%
FSM Eligible: 43.7%
EAL: 14.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 15.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,833/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.1%
Black African: 11.1%
White Other: 5.3%
Asian Indian: 2.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Asian Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.1%

72.1%

White British

11.1%

Black African

5.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01709710270

school@rsjp.org.uk

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Green Lane

Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 106944
UKPRN: 10078679
Establishment No.: 3339

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