The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
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
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Paquim (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Finkil Street, Hove Edge, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 2NT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy currently has 210 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 3 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 Brighouse, HD6 2NT, 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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