St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is a school where children thrive in an environment where high expectations are matched with care, creativity and a strong sense of belonging. We are proud to be ranked the best primary school in Calderdale for progress! Our most recent SATs results speak for themselves.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Mary Togher

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 18 responses • 12.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

83.3% positive 11.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

83.4% positive 11.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

83.4% positive 11.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

77.8% positive 5.6% negative

My child does well at this school

77.8% positive 11.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 18 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

6.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

41.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily B

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School - Amazing Team!"

We have been so impressed with St Joseph's since our child started in Reception. The teachers and staff are all so caring and supportive, and the facilities are fantastic. My child has really thrived here and I couldn't be happier with their progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David R

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Welcoming and Supportive"

My child's experience at St Joseph's has been really positive. They love the wraparound care and the myHappymind programme has really helped with their confidence. We feel very supported by the teachers and the school community as a whole.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel W

Parent Jan 1, 2022

4.0

"Some Great Aspects, Some Room for Improvement"

We have had a mixed experience at St Joseph's. The school has some really great facilities and activities, and the teachers are generally very supportive. However, we have had some issues with communication and consistency, which has been frustrating at times.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sian T

Parent Sep 1, 2021

5.0

"A Truly Special Place"

I have such fond memories of my time as a parent at St Joseph's. The school really feels like a community, with a strong sense of values and a commitment to supporting every child's unique needs. My child achieved amazing things here and I will always be grateful.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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