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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Wakefield, WF10 4JBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#4,297
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 32 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 66% of parents would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford. That's a mixed picture, and the detail behind it is worth a closer look. On the positive side, 75% of parents strongly agree that their child is happy, and 69% strongly agree their child feels safe. A strong 91% either agree or strongly agree that the school has high expectations for their child, and 88% feel their child does well. However, the school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 51 applications for just 18 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.83, with all 18 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This suggests that while the parent view is nuanced, demand from those who know the school best remains high. The school is a Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, led by headteacher Sarah Spencer.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressPontefract Road, Castleford, Wakefield, WF10 4JB
HeadteacherSarah Spencer
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)7.2%
School Capacity207 / 210 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 32 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)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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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, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketAthleticsRoundersTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningFilm ClubCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

Source: sjc.bkcat.co.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 School Castleford

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