St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
90%
Capacity
190
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Rotherham community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christie Williams, it falls under Rotherham 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 8771st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 84 in Rotherham.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 20 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication 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 include Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rotherham, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Green Lane, Rotherham, Rotherham, S62 6JY |
| Headteacher | Christie Williams |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.7% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 210 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8771st of 13,686
Nationally
933rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
51st of 84
In Rotherham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'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
2025/26Oversubscribed20
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Green Lane, Rotherham
Rotherham, S62 6JY
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