A good academy converter school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy.
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/ 100
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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 | 103.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
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Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"To protect with love all of God's gifts"
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school that embraces Gospel values and has been recognised as a School of Sanctuary; the school motto is “To protect with love all of God’s gifts” and it welcomes all members of the community as part of its Catholic ethos.
Headteacher Mrs Sarah Tolson warmly welcomes families, emphasising that St Joseph’s aims to give every child opportunities to succeed academically and spiritually, guided by the motto “Protect with love all of God’s gifts” and a commitment to a rich, engaging curriculum.
Published Admission Number is 45 pupils per year group. Applications for Reception should be made online via Bradford Council; a supplementary information form must be returned to the school. National offer day is 16 April 2025, and late applications cannot be considered until all other applicants have been placed.