What is the Ofsted rating of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract received a Ofsted rating of Good at its most recent inspection.

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract has 222 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract take?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract is a state school. Applications are made through your Local Authority (Wakefield) using the Common Application Form. The national deadline is 31 October for secondary and 15 January for primary admissions.

Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract have a religious character?

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.8% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.