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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe

Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, WF9 2BP

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
213
Ages
3-11
FSM
31.5%
Capacity
230
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2017

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
59.0%
Writing
72.0%
Maths
83.0%
RWM Combined
55.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 213 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Barnsley Road, Pontefract, WF9 2BP | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe's latest exam results?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe located?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF9 2BP).
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe has around 213 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe with other schools?
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