The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp 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)
108
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.
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 2.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gillian Delahay (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coppice Rise, North Yorkshire, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Park Primary Academy
Primary · 372m away
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School
Primary · 383m away
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Primary · 826m away
Springwell Harrogate
Academy · 853m away
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Primary · 903m away
Saltergate Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Saltergate Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harrogate Ladies' College
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy is in Harrogate, HG1 2DP, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, 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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