A good academy converter school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley.
Overall school rating
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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 | 104.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 108.0 | 107.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.0 per year)
Down -2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"As a family with God in our hearts, we love, laugh and learn."
St Joseph's Otley is a Catholic primary school that is part of The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust. The school warmly welcomes Catholic children as well as children of different faiths or none, and aims to create a caring Christian community where love is at the heart of everything. The mission emphasizes living out Catholic values and building links with the Parish and wider community.
Welcome from Headteacher Mr L Gilhooly emphasizes a loving, high-expectation, inclusive community where every child can thrive; the school invites visits and highlights a strong, values-driven Catholic ethos.
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The school provides an inclusive environment for pupils with SEND, actively identifying barriers to learning and offering personalised interventions. It uses external agencies including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Leeds Learning and Inclusion Team, STARS Autism Support Team, Occupational Therapists and School Nurses. It is Mindmate Friendly and has ramps for accessibility, plus a dedicated hygiene/toilet room. The SENDCo can be contacted at [email protected]. Pupils with SEND are included in all school activities, with nurture provision and collaboration with Otley Children Services and Catholic Care to support mental health.