St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is a primary located in Wakefield, WF9 2BP. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has approximately 207 pupils on roll.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. It provides nursery classes for early years children. It is part of the Diocese of Leeds (rc) diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 3 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Local Authority: Wakefield
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 230
Number of Pupils: 207
Number of Boys: 109
Number of Girls: 98
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 22.1
Last Changed Date: 2024-07-18
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Good
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2017-03-23
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Picton
Phone: 01977651755
Website: https://www.sjm.bkcat.co.uk/
Location: Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
What is the Ofsted rating of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe admit?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe admits pupils from age 3 to 11.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is a mixed school.
What type of school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is a academy sponsor led offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
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