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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract

Newgate, Pontefract, WF8 4AA

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

227

Ages

3-11

FSM

9.3%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

90.0%

Writing

90.0%

Maths

83.0%

RWM Combined

77.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 227 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Newgate, Pontefract, WF8 4AA | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2024 — Good
Mar 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF8 4AA).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract has around 227 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract with other schools?

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