The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 181
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 56.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Maria Hollis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
19 official reports linked on this page, including 18 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wheatland Lane, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 7ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingsway Primary School
Primary · 368m away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 397m away
Somerville Primary School
Primary · 435m away
Somerville Nursery School
Nursery · 545m away
Egremont Primary School
Primary · 661m away
Edstart Schools Wirral
Independent · 1.3km away
Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey currently has 181 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey is in Wallasey, CH44 7ED, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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