The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 220
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Hilton (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
Babworth Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Retford, DN22 7BP, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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