St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Gardenia Avenue Luton Bedfordshire LU3 2NS |
| Phone | 01582572964 |
| Reference Number | 109635 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 745 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.35%
Girls: 47.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 2 | 63 | 51 | 114 |
| 3 | 58 | 54 | 112 |
| 4 | 64 | 46 | 110 |
| 5 | 61 | 59 | 120 |
| 6 | 59 | 51 | 110 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 24.8% |
| White, British | 23.8% |
| White, Other | 17.7% |
| Indian | 9.5% |
| Caribbean | 5.5% |
| Irish | 3.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-06-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-19 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-10-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-10-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX |
0.13 miles |
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Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD |
0.56 miles |
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Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB |
0.59 miles |
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William Austin Junior School
Austin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA |
0.6 miles |
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Denbigh Primary School
Denbigh Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS |
0.63 miles |
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William Austin Infant School
Culverhouse Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1PZ |
0.64 miles |
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The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE |
0.67 miles |
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Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD |
0.71 miles |
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Downside Primary School
Chaul End Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8EZ |
0.93 miles |
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River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES |
0.99 miles |
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Waulud Primary School
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ |
1.01 miles |
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Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD |
1.05 miles |
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Warden Hill Junior School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
1.12 miles |
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Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8BW |
1.12 miles |
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The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court, Luton, LU4 9JL |
1.14 miles |
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Warden Hill Infant School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
1.19 miles |
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Leagrave Primary School
Strangers Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9ND |
1.21 miles |
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Foxdell Primary School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1TG |
1.23 miles |
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Bushmead Primary School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU |
1.28 miles |
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Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way, Luton, LU3 2BT |
1.3 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
0.49 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
0.82 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
0.86 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
1.04 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
1.05 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
1.08 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
1.08 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
1.08 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
1.09 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
1.25 miles |
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Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
1.31 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
1.38 miles |
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Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
1.61 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
1.65 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
1.65 miles |
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Windmill Hill School
York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
1.9 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE |
1.96 miles |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
2.22 miles |
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Houstone School
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX |
2.6 miles |
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The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX |
2.64 miles |