St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
94%
Capacity
205
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 218 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Bulloch, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4491st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 94 in Kirklees.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 26 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy include Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Cricket, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Eco Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Healds Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF13 4HY |
| Headteacher | Claire Bulloch |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.1% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 218 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4491st of 13,686
Nationally
451st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
25th of 94
In Kirklees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
69%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Healds Road, Dewsbury
Kirklees, WF13 4HY
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