Is St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 5 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 398th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 33% of pupils at St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?

Applications for Reception places at St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DU

Local ranking398th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 33.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 50.0%
Writing (Expected): 54.0%
Maths (Expected): 63.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 54.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 24

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 150
Boys: 67 (47%)
Girls: 77 (53%)
Capacity: 210 (69% full)
SEND: 24.7%
FSM Eligible: 51.3%
EAL: 15.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.3%
SEN Support: 19.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,853/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 29.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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: 71.3%
White Other: 8.7%
Black African: 6.0%
Other: 3.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.7%
Asian Indian: 2.7%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
White Traveller: 0.7%

71.3%

White British

8.7%

White Other

6.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

0152465576

bursar@st-josephs-lancaster.lancs.sch.uk

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Aldrens Lane

Lancaster, North West

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Administrative

URN: 148770
UKPRN: 10089121
Establishment No.: 2013
Trust: MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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