St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chesterfield Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3FT |
| Phone | 01629583616 |
| Reference Number | 142827 |
St Joseph’s Catholic Voluntary Academy demonstrates good overall effectiveness in providing quality education, with a strong emphasis on English and mathematics. The school has made notable improvements since its establishment, fostering a welcoming environment where students feel supported by staff who encourage high aspirations. Pupils perform well academically and benefit from rich learning experiences that develop their personal and social skills. The school’s commitment to safeguarding and the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is commendable, reflecting a holistic approach to education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 156 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.23%
Girls: 55.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 57% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| 4 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 6 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.1% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 17 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Good quality of education across multiple subjects
- Strong focus on English and mathematics leading to rapid improvements
- Well-structured early reading and phonics programs
- Positive and caring school atmosphere
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Rich outdoor learning spaces
- High expectations for pupil behavior
- Engaging curriculum that builds knowledge over time
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning for foundation subjects is not fully established
- New early years staff require additional support to establish routines
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 103 |
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 | -2.9 | ||
| Maths | -4.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Castle View Primary School
School Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DS |
0.14 miles |
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All Saints CofE Infant School
Dimple Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3HX |
0.63 miles |
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All Saints CofE Junior School
Hurds Hollow, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LA |
0.91 miles |
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St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Starkholmes Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DD |
0.94 miles |
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Tansley Primary School
Gold Hill, Tansley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5FG |
1.15 miles |
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Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School
14 Clifton Road, Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PW |
1.92 miles |
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Darley Dale Primary School
Greenaway Lane, Hackney, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2QB |
1.96 miles |
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Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School
Church Street, Bonsall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2AE |
2.25 miles |
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Lea Primary School
Church Street, Lea, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5JP |
2.43 miles |
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South Darley CofE Primary School
Cross Green, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2JT |
2.43 miles |
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Cromford Church of England Primary School
North Street, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RG |
2.53 miles |
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Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2GL |
2.91 miles |
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Ashover Primary School
Narrowleys Lane, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0AU |
3.07 miles |
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Middleton Community Primary School
Main Street, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4LQ |
3.52 miles |
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Winster CofE Primary School
Wensley Road, Winster, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2DH |
3.77 miles |
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Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
Beresford Lane, Woolley Moor, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6FH |
3.9 miles |
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Wirksworth CofE Infant School
Greenway Croft, North End, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FG |
4.19 miles |
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Wirksworth Junior School
Wash Green, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FD |
4.22 miles |
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Crich Carr CofE Primary School
Main Road, Whatstandwell, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5EF |
4.31 miles |
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Wessington Primary School
The Green, Wessington, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6DQ |
4.37 miles |
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Highfields School
Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5NA |
0.46 miles |
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Eastwood Grange School
Eastwood Grange, Milken Lane, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0BA |
3.54 miles |
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Anthony Gell School
Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DX |
4.52 miles |
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Alderwasley Hall School
Higg Lane, Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SR |
4.72 miles |