SchoolScoresOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Riversley Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5TY
024 7638 3807 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
103 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Nuneaton comparisons use the 21 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nuneaton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 27 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 59% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 2nd highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Nuneaton figures pool parents at the Nuneaton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
70 pupils in this year group.
77% — 16 points above the Warwickshire average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Warwickshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 69 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 96 |
| Of those, offered a place | 69 (72%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 180 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 24th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 16.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 8th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.6 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 7th highest of 29 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 69% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Chilvers Coton Community Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- Wembrook Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Middlemarch School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School and Nursery, Nuneaton 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen's CofE Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey CofE Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Glendale Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Croft Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2025 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicolas CofE Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weddington Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy?
97% of the 103 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 96 families put Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy as their first choice for 69 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 69 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141823.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.