St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.

Rotherham, S626JY Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Green Lane
Rawmarsh
Rotherham, S626JY
Phone
1709710270
Website
rsjp.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106944
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Green Lane, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6JY
Website
http://www.rsjp.org.uk
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hallam
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
196
Free School Meals
43.9% (86 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
196 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Hello and a warm welcome to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Our mission is 'Love One Another as I have Loved You' and we aim to create an inclusive, gospel-based learning community where every child can thrive.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Science Basketball Sewing Football Life skills/cooking Multi-skills Sports Film Performing Arts

Sports

Basketball Football

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum designed to ensure coverage and progression. Focus on personal development, aspirations and Gospel values. Enriching opportunities with trips and visitors to enhance learning. A wide range of after-school activities including sports, sewing, art, music and performance. RSE Ten:Ten programme integrated into curriculum.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care is offered; vacancies advertised for Wrap Around Care Assistant; details available via the school office.

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision led by SENDCo Anna Smith; inclusive education with tailored support for learning, social/emotional needs or sensory/physical needs; open discussions with parents; access to local SEND services (Rotherham SEND Local Offer, Rotherham SENDIASS) and Early Help.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions policy guided by Catholic primary admissions criteria; places allocated based on policy; Catholic Primary Additional Information Form to be completed; admissions coordinated by the Local Authority; in-year transfers handled per policy.

Financial Information

School meals priced at £3.20 per day. After-school clubs cost £2 per session (Life skills £3 per session). Payments for meals and clubs are via the School Gateway app; packed lunches and other arrangements follow school guidance.

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