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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Healds Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HY

A Good-rated primary school in Dewsbury where 68% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
205
Ages
4-11
FSM
36.1%
Capacity
218
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2024

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
81.0%
Writing
71.0%
Maths
81.0%
RWM Combined
68.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 68% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 205 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Healds Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HY | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2024 — Good
  2. Jun 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury))
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury))
  4. Feb 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury))

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy's latest exam results?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 68% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy located?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees (WF13 4HY).
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy has around 205 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy with other schools?
View St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kirklees.