The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 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
- 174
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 17.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Francis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Avenue, Walford Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery?
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery take?
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery?
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery is in Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5AW, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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