The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Hannett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Rough Hay Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury, WS10 8HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOld Church Church of England C Primary School
Primary · 478m away
Grace Academy Darlaston
Secondary · 780m away
Pinfold Street Primary School
Primary · 887m away
Salisbury Primary School
Primary · 958m away
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Secondary · 1.0km away
Kings Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rowley View Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is in Wednesbury, WS10 8HN, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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