St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bevan Avenue Rossington Doncaster South Yorkshire DN11 0NB |
| Phone | 01302868098 |
| Reference Number | 140340 |
St Joseph’s School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, has effectively maintained the standards achieved at its last inspection. The school is characterized by a warm and welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued. High expectations are set for all students, which contributes to their overall happiness and academic success. The school has shown ambition in its curriculum offerings, particularly in English and mathematics, where students consistently perform above the national average. Leaders are focused on continuous improvement, fostering a supportive atmosphere for both pupils and staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 234 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.99%
Girls: 47.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 2 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 3 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 6 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.1% |
| African | 8.1% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, happy, and supported.
- Well-developed and sequenced English and mathematics curriculums.
- Strong emphasis on basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Effective phonics programme that helps pupils become confident readers.
- Rich and engaging wider curriculum that encourages exploration.
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Commitment to personal and character development through varied opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculums lack precise detail on key knowledge for pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 17% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -1.2 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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