A good voluntary aided school school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Together in Christ, we learn to love and love to learn"
Catholic school within the Diocese of Shrewsbury; Religious Education taught through the Way, the Truth and the Life programme; sacraments of First Forgiveness and Holy Communion prepared in Year 3 with parish catechists; parish community involved in celebrations; RE is considered the core of the curriculum and permeates all aspects of school life; parents may withdraw their child from Religious Education by writing to the Chair of Governors.
Welcome from Headteacher Claire Marrin; emphasizes inclusive Catholic education guided by Jesus' teachings, high academic expectations, safe and happy schooling, and opportunities for parental involvement in school life.
Clubs
Breakfast club runs from 7:30am to 8:45am; After School Club runs from 3:30pm to 6:00pm with a short session from 3:30pm to 4:00pm (costs: short session £4.00; full session £8.00). A snack is provided during a full session. All sessions must be pre-booked via the School Money booking facility; bookings must be made before midnight the day before the required booking. Cancellations require at least 24 hours' notice for refunds. Tax Free Childcare/Childcare Voucher payments are available by completing the relevant form. In exceptional circumstances, last-minute bookings may be accommodated subject to places available.
In-year admissions possible if places are available; oversubscription criteria apply as set out in the admissions arrangements; supplementary baptism evidence is required for Catholic faith criteria; outcome of applications communicated in writing within 15 school days (aiming for 10); appeals can be made to an independent panel.