The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Head
- Louise Illien (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Fitzwilliam Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWath Academy
Secondary · 542m away
Wath Church of England Primary School
Primary · 628m away
Wath Victoria Primary School
Primary · 836m away
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Secondary · 1.1km away
Highfield Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Milton School
Special school · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is in Rotherham, S63 7HG, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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