St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Park Lane Park Lane Bd5 0rb Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 0RB |
| Phone | 01274727970 |
| Reference Number | 148101 |
Description
betaSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located at Park Lane, Bradford BD5 0RB, is a vibrant community school holding Voluntary Academy status within the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust. This mixed-gender school, catering to children aged 3 to 11, aims to foster a holistic educational experience by emphasizing academic excellence and personal development. The school has capacity for 350 students, with a current enrollment of 346 pupils. The principal is Mrs. Sarah Tolson, and the school can be contacted via telephone at 01274 727970.
The school's curriculum is designed to nurture the full potential of each student and focuses on providing them with an engaging environment that promotes well-balanced development and decision-making skills. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School also strives to integrate Catholic values throughout the curriculum, offering spiritual guidance and fostering an encounter with Jesus through prayer and the Word of God. In addition to academic pursuits, the school hosts events like Stay & Play sessions for children aged 0 to 3 years and family gatherings such as Parents Evening.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 343 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.52%
Girls: 45.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 53.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 20 | 42 |
| 2 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| 3 | 19 | 25 | 44 |
| 4 | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| 5 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 6 | 32 | 12 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 31.2% |
| White, Other | 30% |
| White, British | 12.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-09-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-27 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-11-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2018-06-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-02-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-02-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-30 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-01-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-09-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2018-06-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-02-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-02-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-30 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-01-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-09-17 | 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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | 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 | 2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
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