St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Calderdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Paquim, it falls under Calderdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8427th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 73 in Calderdale.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 17 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Calderdale, St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Finkil Street, Brighouse, Calderdale, HD6 2NT |
| Headteacher | Louise Paquim |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.4% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8427th of 13,686
Nationally
893rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
41st of 73
In Calderdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Finkil Street, Brighouse
Calderdale, HD6 2NT
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