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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Healds Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HY

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

205

Ages

4-11

FSM

36.1%

Capacity

218

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2024

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.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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.