The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 322
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 25.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Marshall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Grosvenor Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDalton School
Primary · Very close
Hill View Academy
Primary · 804m away
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 989m away
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Southgate School
Special school · 1.3km away
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy a selective school?
No. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy currently has 322 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 Huddersfield, HD5 9HU, in the Kirklees 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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