The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic/Church of England 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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/Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Paula Lowry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Calver Crescent, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3LY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School take?
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School is in Chesterfield, S43 3LY, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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