St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy.

Doncaster, DN110NB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
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
3 June 2015
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bevan Avenue
Rossington
Doncaster, DN110NB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140340
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Bevan Avenue, Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0NB
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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
243
Free School Meals
17.6% (43 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.5 (5.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
243 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

Respect Empathy Forgiveness

Catholic ethos; Gospel values of respect, empathy and forgiveness; part of St Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Marianne Courtney describing St Joseph's as a Catholic primary school that embraces Gospel values, a 'learning with character' approach, and the RESPECT framework, and highlighting partnership with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Junior Joe's Eco Warriors GIFT Team School Council Friends of St Joseph's

Curriculum Highlights

Commando Joe EYFS English Maths R.E. Science Art D&T History Geography Computing P.E. Music French Picture News RHSE Earth Day 2025 James Brunt artist visit Skipping Festival St Francis Trust Catholic Cup St Bedes Girls Games Afternoon

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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