St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

A not judged academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford.

Castleford, WF104JB Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 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
Pontefract Road
Castleford, WF104JB
Phone
1977555780
Website
sjc.bkcat.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138949
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Pontefract Road, Castleford, WF10 4JB
Website
www.sjc.bkcat.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
206
Free School Meals
6.3% (13 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
14.4 (3.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 101.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
206 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Walking with Jesus as one family"

Love Practical Wisdom Temperance Justice Solidarity Courage Faith Hope

Catholic; Christ is at the centre of all that we do and we have introduced a Virtues Curriculum, embedding our eight core virtues: love, practical wisdom, temperance, justice, solidarity, courage, faith, hope. Our latest Section 48 inspection rated our school as Outstanding in all areas and we regularly provide opportunities for the sacraments, including the Mass and Reconciliation.

Head Teacher's Message

A welcoming, warm and inclusive Catholic primary school where Christ is at the centre, a Virtues Curriculum guides learning, and nurture, mental health and family partnership are priorities; the school emphasises a collaborative, supportive environment with enrichment and strong pastoral care.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Council School Council Mini Vinnies Friends of St Joseph’s Breakfast Club After School Club

Curriculum Highlights

Virtue-led curriculum embedding Catholic Virtues Reading across the curriculum to build fluency and comprehension Mastery approach to maths and other subjects Thematic drivers: Leadership, Environment, Aspirations, Diversity, Resilience, Service, and Impact Regular educational visits, assemblies, visiting speakers, and bespoke days to enrich learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club – 8:00am to 8:55am; After School Club – 3:25pm to 5:45pm

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) School Offer is available.

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