St Joseph's RC Primary School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's RC Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anthony Wilkes, it falls under Dudley 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 8775th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 69 in Dudley.
St Joseph's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 29 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 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 RC Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Library, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Book Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, St Joseph's RC Primary School 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Leavale Road, Stourbridge, Dudley, DY8 2DT |
| Headteacher | Anthony Wilkes |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8775th of 13,686
Nationally
879th of 1,378
In West Midlands
39th of 69
In Dudley
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
70%
'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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's RC Primary School
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Contact Information
Leavale Road, Stourbridge
Dudley, DY8 2DT
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