The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 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
- 190
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Luke Gilhooly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manor Square, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3AP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley is in Otley, LS21 3AP, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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