PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Pontefract Road, Castleford, WF10 4JB

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

207

Ages

3-11

FSM

7.2%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

69.0%

Writing

86.0%

Maths

59.0%

RWM Combined

52.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 52% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 207 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Pontefract Road, Castleford, WF10 4JB | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2024 — Good
Nov 2011 — Good (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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

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

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

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford: KS2 2024/25: 52% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford is a primary school in Castleford, Wakefield (WF10 4JB).

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford has around 207 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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

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