St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
116%
Capacity
243
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Walsall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 243 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Nicola Hannett, it falls under Walsall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8764th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 58 in Walsall.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 29 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | Rough Hay Road, Wednesbury, Walsall, WS10 8HN |
| Headteacher | Nicola Hannett |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 243 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.4% |
| School Capacity | 243 / 210 (116% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8764th of 13,686
Nationally
877th of 1,378
In West Midlands
33rd of 58
In Walsall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
39%
'23/24
57%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rough Hay Road, Wednesbury
Walsall, WS10 8HN
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