PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Chesterfield Road, Matlock, DE4 3FT

Academy sponsor led

Roman Catholic

Pupils

156

Ages

3-11

FSM

57.0%

Capacity

240

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

68.0%

Writing

68.0%

Maths

74.0%

RWM Combined

37.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Matlock, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 37% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 156 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Chesterfield Road, Matlock, DE4 3FT | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
Sept 2019 — Good
Jun 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy

What is St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 37% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy located?

St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Matlock, Derbyshire (DE4 3FT).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy has around 156 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy with other schools?

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