St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
102%
Capacity
322
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 322 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Barker, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3339th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 204 in Leeds.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 28 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Drama, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary 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 | Mount Pleasant Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 7AZ |
| Headteacher | Clare Barker |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 322 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.4% |
| School Capacity | 322 / 315 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3339th of 13,686
Nationally
330th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
46th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
73%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
89
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mount Pleasant Road, Pudsey
Leeds, LS28 7AZ
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