St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Walton Avenue Penketh St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Warrington Cheshire WA5 2AU |
| Phone | 01925723340 |
| Reference Number | 111373 |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is performing well, maintaining the standards set at its previous inspection. The school provides a friendly and welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and secure, fostering positive relationships between staff and students. Pupils enjoy their learning experiences and are well-prepared for the next stages of their education, with strong support for those who face challenges. The values of love, care, and respect are consistently embedded within the curriculum, contributing positively to the overall school atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.25%
Girls: 46.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 8 | 28 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 4 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 5 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| 6 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.3% |
| Chinese | 8.7% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 08 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 22 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and motivated to learn.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and community involvement.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- High rates of pupil attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment strategies in some subjects are still developing.
- Inconsistency in correcting errors in pupils' writing.
- Some pupils lack a full understanding of fundamental British values.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
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 | 2.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.7 | ||
| Maths | 0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 3 |
Previous Years
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Park Road Community Primary School
Wroxham Road, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3EF |
0.31 miles |
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Penketh Primary School
Coniston Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2QY |
0.36 miles |
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Great Sankey Primary School
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0.54 miles |
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
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Penketh South Community Primary School
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0.69 miles |
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Chapelford Village Primary School
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0.96 miles |
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Barrow Hall Community Primary School
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1.04 miles |
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