A good academy converter school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy.
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/ 100
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101.0 | 101.0 |
| 2023 | 102.0 | 103.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Down -1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Learning and serving together in the light of God's love"
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy has a Catholic ethos and is part of the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust. The school describes Catholic Life, Parish Links, and Sacramental provision, with Mass and prayer life connected to the local parish (including weekly Mass at English Martyrs church) and involvement with the Diocese of Leeds; there is mention of the Mini Vinnies as a youth group linked toCatholic charity work.
Headteacher Mr D Marshall welcomes visitors and emphasizes happy children, high expectations, an inclusive curriculum, and partnership with families; invites tours of the school.
St Joseph's has 45 places for Reception in September 2026. Applications must be made on the Kirklees website between 1 September 2025 and 15 January 2026. If baptised Catholic, parents should complete a Supplementary Information Form and provide required evidence. There is an open morning for prospective parents on Friday 21 November (9.30am–11.00am). Boundary maps and policies (e.g., Nursery Admissions Policy 2024-25) are available. Children can start Reception the September after their fourth birthday.