St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
93%
Capacity
213
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 230 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kelly Picton, it falls under Wakefield 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 8680th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 66th out of 97 in Wakefield.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 22 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Football, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Gardening, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe 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 | Barnsley Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 2BP |
| Headteacher | Kelly Picton |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.5% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 230 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8680th of 13,686
Nationally
926th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
66th of 97
In Wakefield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed22
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Barnsley Road, Pontefract
Wakefield, WF9 2BP
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