St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract is a primary academy in Pontefract, 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 School Pontefract has 73% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 227 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.9%, 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.4%.
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At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
77% met the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract has an overall absence rate of 4.4%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract is 10.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract has 227 pupils on roll.
8% 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
172/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
70/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7
Bus Stops
20
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Pontefract Tanshelf Rail Station
0.4km away · 5 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
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.