The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 31.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Picton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is in Pontefract, WF9 2BP, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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