St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
103%
Capacity
115
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the East Riding of Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 115 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 112 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher S O'Donnell, it falls under East Riding of Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3992nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 106 in East Riding of Yorkshire.
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 14 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy include Sports Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Dance, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire, St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy 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 | Maxwell Road, Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2HE |
| Headteacher | S O'Donnell |
| Local Authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 115 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.5% |
| School Capacity | 115 / 112 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3992nd of 13,686
Nationally
401st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
30th 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
71%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
71%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed14
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Maxwell Road, Pocklington
East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2HE
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