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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Rotherham, S62 6JYPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#8,771
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Rotherham is a popular choice among local families, with 34 applications for 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.7. All 20 first-preference applicants received an offer, which suggests that for those who prioritise the school, it is a realistic option. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated it Good overall, with every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all judged Good. This is a consistent picture: the previous inspection in 2018 also rated the school Good overall. With 190 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is not at full capacity, but demand clearly outstrips supply. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 43.7%, well above the national average, reflecting the school’s role in a diverse local community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressGreen Lane, Rotherham, Rotherham, S62 6JY
HeadteacherChristie Williams
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)43.7%
School Capacity190 / 210 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsLibrarySensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryFootballCricketSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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