The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 250
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Chapman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hillcrest Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 7PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeechwood Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Kates Hill Primary School
Primary · 498m away
Dudley College of Technology
16 plus · 862m away
Tividale Hall Primary School
Primary · 984m away
Burnt Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Castle High School and Visual Arts College
Secondary · 1.2km away
St James Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Blowers Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is in Dudley, DY2 7PW, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's 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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