The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 104
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 72.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Carole Carlile
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Wellington Road, Todmorden, Lancashire, OL14 5HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Todmorden, OL14 5HP, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Roman 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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