St Joseph's Primary School

A good academy converter school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Primary School.

Sheffield, S139AT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 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

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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
6 March 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
St Joseph's Road
Handsworth
Sheffield, S139AT
Phone
1142692773
Website
st-josephs.sheffield.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139346
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
St Joseph's Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9AT
Website
www.st-josephs.sheffield.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL, A CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hallam
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
208
Free School Meals
13.9% (29 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.7 (5.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 102.0 102.0

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
208 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"I have come that you may have life — life to the full."

Gospel values British Values (referenced via site navigation)

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy centers its education on Christ, with Gospel values underpinning all aspects of school life. The school aims to nurture faith and provide a Christian environment where all children, Catholic or non-Catholic, are encouraged to strive for high standards in work and behavior.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Head Teacher Debra McFarlane, emphasising a Christ-centred ethos and the school’s 150th anniversary milestone.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir Musical Theatre After-School Club Rock Steady sessions

Sports

Football Running Rugby Funergise Multi-sports Martial arts

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced and creative curriculum designed to motivate and inspire learning; growth mindset and resilience; mastery-based, skills-based and knowledge-rich approach; emphasis on cross-subject links. Phonics using Read Write Inc (RWInc) from EYFS with daily phonics lessons, staged progression and regular assessments. Catholic values integrated into the curriculum and a focus on wellbeing and healthy relationships.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before School Provision (Early Bird Club) runs from 8am and includes breakfast; price £4.50 per session per child. A number of after-school interventions and After School Clubs are also available.

Financial Information

Before School Provision (Early Bird Club) costs £4.50 per session per child.

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