The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mr Anthony Wilkes (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leavale Road, Norton, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
Independent · Very close
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Primary · 436m away
Old Swinford Hospital
Secondary · 785m away
Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gig Mill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Pedmore CE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ham Dingle Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
16 plus · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's RC Primary School?
St Joseph's RC Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's RC Primary School take?
St Joseph's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's RC Primary School?
St Joseph's RC Primary School is in Stourbridge, DY8 2DT, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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