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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Goodgraded 30/06/2022Ages 3–11213 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Pontefract, within the Wakefield local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 213 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/06/2022, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Pontefract can view St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 30/06/2022. 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)57%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake28.4%
Free school meals28.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language31.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.1%
Attendance93.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence22.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Pontefract
All schools in Pontefract →Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion ResourceGood · 0.1 miSouth Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant SchoolGood · 0.4 miMinsthorpe Community CollegeGood · 0.7 miAsh Grove Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 miNorthfield Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.8 miSouth Kirkby AcademyGood · 1.3 mi
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