St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
About St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School in Knowsley delivers Key Stage 2 results that sit comfortably above the local authority average, making it a solid choice for families prioritising academic foundations. In the 2023/24 assessments, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Knowsley average of 60%. That seven-point gap is meaningful, particularly in a borough where only five of 50 primary schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school’s reading average score of 107 is notably strong, and 80% of children met the expected standard in reading alone. Maths also performed well, with 83% reaching the expected level and an average scaled score of 103. Writing was the weakest of the three core subjects, with 70% at the expected standard and no pupils reaching the higher standard. The school ranks 16th out of 47 primaries in Knowsley on the combined expected measure, placing it in the top 34% locally and the top 40% nationally.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2022Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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