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St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School

Knowsley, L32 9PFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,563
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBewley Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, Knowsley, L32 9PF
HeadteacherJude Ryan
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils248
Free School Meals (FSM)35.8%
School Capacity248 / 210 (118% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsPlaying FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolLibraryDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsRoundersCricketFootballDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubScience ClubChoirDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.