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

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 October 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 64th of 128 primary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 61% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 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 Academy

Grosvenor Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9HU

Local ranking64th of 128 primary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

341

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 October 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 61.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 41

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 322
Boys: 162 (52%)
Girls: 148 (48%)
Capacity: 341 (91% full)
SEND: 11.5%
FSM Eligible: 26.0%
EAL: 15.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 9.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,701/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 37.4%
Black African: 21.3%
White Other: 10.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 7.1%
Asian Indian: 4.5%
Black Other: 4.5%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
Black Caribbean: 2.6%

37.4%

White British

21.3%

Black African

10.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01484531669

office@stjosephscps.co.uk

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Grosvenor Road

Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 148483
UKPRN: 10088111
Establishment No.: 3400
Trust: BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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