St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11227 pupils

Newgate, WF8 4AAWebsite01977701493

Good227 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils227

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Pupils227

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

227 / 210 (108%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Mrs Michaela Velayudhan Tomlin

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 52%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.7%

Absence rate

Avg 7.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.7%vs 7.1% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support17.2%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.2%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication20 pupils (45%)

Other7 pupils (16%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (11%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (11%)

Hearing Impairment4 pupils (9%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (5%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)16

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils227

Free school meals8.8%

English as additional language20.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British65.2%

White Other11.9%

Mixed Other5.3%

Other3.5%

Asian Other3.1%

Mixed White & Asian3.1%

Indian2.6%

Black African2.2%

Black Other1.8%

White Irish0.4%

Unclassified0.4%

Chinese0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 2Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2017

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingChurch of St Joseph and attached PresbyteryGrade II* Listed

Trust Performance

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust

KS4

Attainment 846.5

Progress 80.02

EBacc entry39.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,314

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,086 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,459

Support staff£1,301

Premises£175

Energy£87

Learning resources£162

Income per pupil£5,590

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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