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St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
Goodgraded 14/06/2023Ages 3–11173 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic/Church of England
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Chesterfield, within the Derbyshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic/Church of England religious character. The school has around 173 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/06/2023, St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Chesterfield can view St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 14/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
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)68%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)12%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake34.8%
Free school meals34.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled110%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.7%
Attendance94.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher16.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence9.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chesterfield
All schools in Chesterfield →Staveley Junior SchoolGood · 0.2 miSpringwell Community College0.3 miSpeedwell Infant School0.4 miInkersall Spencer AcademyGood · 0.5 miNetherthorpe School0.9 miPoolsbrook Primary AcademyGood · 0.9 mi
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