The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 150
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 51.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rachael Griffiths
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChadwick High School
Academy · 328m away
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 532m away
Our Lady's Catholic College
Secondary · 590m away
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College
Special school · 919m away
The Loyne Specialist School
Special school · 991m away
Lancaster High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster's Ofsted rating?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster currently has 150 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster take?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is in Lancaster, LA1 2DU, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster have a sixth form?
No, St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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