St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole
103%
Capacity
108
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the East Riding of Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 108 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Harris, it falls under East Riding of Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7679th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 106 in East Riding of Yorkshire.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 8 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Goole 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 | Kennedy Drive, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 6HQ |
| Headteacher | Matthew Harris |
| Local Authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 108 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.3% |
| School Capacity | 108 / 105 (103% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7679th of 13,686
Nationally
811th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
54th of 106
In East Riding of Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
60%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
16
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kennedy Drive, Goole
East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 6HQ
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