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St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Goodgraded 17/09/2019Ages 3–11156 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Matlock, within the Derbyshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 156 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/09/2019, St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Matlock can view St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/09/2019. 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)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake55.1%
Free school meals55.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled68%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.5%
Attendance94.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher25.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence13.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Matlock
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