St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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

Luton, LU32NS Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
17 October 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Gardenia Avenue
Luton, LU32NS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109635
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Gardenia Avenue, Luton, LU3 2NS
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Northampton
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
745
Free School Meals
16.8% (125 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.2 (6.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
106
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
745 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Trying to make the world a better place."

Confidence and Self-Belief Academic Excellence Individual Growth Community and Belonging Friendship and Respect Faith and Stewardship

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a nurturing and inclusive Catholic school where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. Our mission is to provide a high-quality education rooted in Gospel values, where children grow in faith, confidence, and a love of learning. In the Light of Jesus, we Learn to Shine.

Facilities

Playground equipment Outdoor learning resources

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing DT French Geography History Maths Music PE PSHE RE Science

SEND Provision

We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child is valued, respected, and given the opportunity to thrive, working in partnership with families and external professionals to ensure SEND support.

Financial Information

Lunch cost per day for KS2 is £2.50. Free School Meals information available; Universal Infant Free School Meals for Reception and Year 1/2; Nut-free policy.

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