The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 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
- 381
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Churchill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6SB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 381 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Derby, DE23 6SB, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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