St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hazelgrove Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3PQ |
| Phone | 01444452584 |
| Reference Number | 147937 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 420 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.19%
Girls: 53.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 39.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 4 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 5 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 6 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.5% |
| Indian | 21% |
| Asian, Other | 6.7% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| White & Asian | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-16 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-09-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2018-01-09 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-10-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-04 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 1999-09-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2018-01-09 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-10-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-04 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 1999-09-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 39 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 44 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 31 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 41 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 34 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 50 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 17 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 31 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 36 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 33 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 38 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 32 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 32 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 47 | 3 |
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 | 107 | 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 | 2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
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0.37 miles |
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Northlands Wood Primary Academy
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0.91 miles |
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Bolnore Village Primary School
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0.92 miles |
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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
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0.92 miles |
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Harlands Primary School
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1.04 miles |
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Lindfield Primary Academy
School Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2DX |
1.08 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield
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1.73 miles |
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Great Walstead School
East Mascalls Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL |
2.06 miles |
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St Augustine's CofE Primary School
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2.12 miles |
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Oak Tree Primary School
Junction Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ |
2.45 miles |
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Oak Tree Primary School
Junction Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ |
2.45 miles |
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Wivelsfield Primary School
South Road, Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex, RH17 7QN |
2.65 miles |
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Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8JT |
2.66 miles |
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The Gattons Infant School
Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SL |
3.34 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
School Close, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9RJ |
3.35 miles |
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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0DP |
3.39 miles |
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Southway Junior School
Southway, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9SU |
3.52 miles |
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London Meed Community Primary School
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3.62 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
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3.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Oathall Community College
Appledore Gardens, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2AQ |
0.69 miles |
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Warden Park Secondary Academy
Broad Street, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5DP |
1.52 miles |
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Hambrook School
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2.85 miles |
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Central Education Ltd
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2.91 miles |
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Ardingly College
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3.01 miles |
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St Paul's Catholic College
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3.21 miles |
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Burgess Hill Girls
Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG |
3.39 miles |
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The Burgess Hill Academy
Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EA |
3.47 miles |
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Chailey Heritage School
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3.5 miles |
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Woodlands Meed
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3.55 miles |
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Farney Close School
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4.06 miles |
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Hurstpierpoint College
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4.71 miles |