The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 95% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
95%
+33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 146
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Mary Togher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Portland Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeech Hill School
Primary · 886m away
Trinity Academy Akroydon
Primary · 1.0km away
Norset House
Independent · 1.2km away
St Augustine's CofE School
Primary · 1.4km away
Salterlee Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lee Mount Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Beacon Lights Schools
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy currently has 146 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is in Halifax, HX3 6LA, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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