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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Outstandinggraded 25/04/2023Ages 3–11243 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wednesbury, within the Walsall local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 243 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/04/2023, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Wednesbury can view St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 25/04/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)57%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake35.9%
Free school meals35.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language24.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled102%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.9%
Attendance95.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence7.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wednesbury
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