St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary academy in Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy has 69% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 15.7%, 30% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.3%.
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At St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
78% met the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.3%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is 15.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
382/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
168/mo
44% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 14 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Dewsbury Rail Station
1.2km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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69%
Meeting Expected Standard
Combined reading, writing and maths
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.