Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley 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, 62nd of 212 primary schools in Leeds. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley 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, Otley?

Applications for Reception places at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley 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, Otley

Manor Square, Otley, LS21 3AP

Local ranking62nd of 212 primary schools in Leeds

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

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): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 24

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 190
Boys: 102 (55%)
Girls: 85 (45%)
Capacity: 210 (89% full)
SEND: 13.2%
FSM Eligible: 12.1%
EAL: 5.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 13.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Budget per Pupil: £5,784/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 89.5%
White Other: 4.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.6%
Black African: 1.6%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
White Irish: 0.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%

89.5%

White British

4.2%

White Other

1.6%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01943463840

l.gilhooly@stjosephsotley.org

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Manor Square

Otley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 139355
UKPRN: 10040643
Establishment No.: 3360
Trust: THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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