The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 115
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trust
- ST CUTHBERT'S ROMAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs S O'Donnell (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Maxwell Road, Pocklington, YO42 2HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy currently has 115 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy take?
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is in Pocklington, YO42 2HE, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a 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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