The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Crownest Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 390m away
Eldwick Primary School
Primary · 687m away
Myrtle Park Primary
Primary · 864m away
Beckfoot School
Secondary · 881m away
Hazelbeck Special School
Academy · 916m away
Lady Lane Park School & Nursery
Independent · 1.3km away
Bingley Grammar School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Crossflatts Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions 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 177 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 5 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 Bingley, BD16 4HQ, in the Bradford 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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