The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 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
- 248
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mrs Jude Ryan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bewley Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkfield School
Special school · Very close
Kirkby High School
Secondary · 315m away
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Special school · 356m away
Bluebell Park School
Special school · 578m away
Springfield/Elms Federation At Bluebell Park
Special school · 578m away
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 681m away
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Primary · 931m away
Park Brow Community Primary School
Primary · 989m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School currently has 248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School take?
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L32 9PF, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph the Worker 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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