SchoolScoresSt Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Healds Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HY
01924 462053 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 September 2024, 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
68% — 8 points above the Kirklees average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 Kirklees. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 77 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.1% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 18 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 13.2%* | 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
- Carlton Junior and Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
- Purlwell Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Manorfield Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Staincliffe CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hyrstmount Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westmoor Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Al-Furqaan Preparatory School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Warwick Road Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Johns CE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion)
- Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 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 148482.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.