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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Calderdale, HX3 6LAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#4,978
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Seventy-two per cent of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, a figure that sits alongside a clear signal of local demand: the school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 29 applications for just 9 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.22. The 18 survey responses paint a nuanced picture. Strong majorities felt their child is happy (72% strongly agreed) and does well (67% strongly agreed), and 67% strongly agreed that pupils are well-behaved and feel safe. However, the school's handling of bullying drew a more divided response: 17% strongly agreed it is dealt with quickly, but 17% strongly disagreed, and 44% marked it as not applicable. Similarly, while 44% strongly agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, 17% strongly disagreed. The headteacher is Mary Togher, and the school operates as a Roman Catholic state primary for children aged 4 to 11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressPortland Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 6LA
HeadteacherMary Togher
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils146
Free School Meals (FSM)21.2%
School Capacity146 / 210 (70% full)

The full report on this school

What 18 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 24 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsPlaying FieldsArt StudiosForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersFootballAthleticsSwimmingCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingFilm ClubArt ClubScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

Source: st-josephs.calderdale.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

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