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

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 June 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 57th of 111 primary schools in Wakefield. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 55% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe 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, Moorthorpe?

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

Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, WF9 2BP

Local ranking57th of 111 primary schools in Wakefield

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

230

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 55.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 59.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 66.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 213
Boys: 102 (50%)
Girls: 102 (50%)
Capacity: 230 (89% full)
SEND: 21.1%
FSM Eligible: 32.3%
EAL: 37.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 17.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,426/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 48.8%
White Other: 30.9%
Black African: 5.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 4.5%
Mixed Other: 3.5%
Asian Other: 2.0%
Black Other: 2.0%
Other: 1.5%

48.8%

White British

30.9%

White Other

5.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01977651755

Kpicton@sjm.bkcat.co.uk

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Barnsley Road

Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 140558
UKPRN: 10044575
Establishment No.: 2012
Trust: THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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