Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy

About Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy

Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy is a larger than average 3-11 primary school serving a large, diverse catchment area. We are committed to a continued drive and pursuit in providing 'outstanding' practice. We work relentlessly to nurture our pupils to unlock and achieve their potential.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Sara Chapman

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 103 responses • 18.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.1% positive 2.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

97.1% positive 2.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

95.1% positive 4.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

94.2% positive 3.9% negative

My child does well at this school

96.1% positive 2.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 103 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

25.6

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

80.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

84.0%

Reading

Avg score: 107.0

88.0%

Maths

Avg score: 106.0

86.0%

Writing

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 3

J

James B

Parent Jan 25, 2023

5.0

"Fantastic School Community"

As a former parent, I can confidently say that Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy is an exceptional school. The sense of community is palpable, and the staff go above and beyond to support each child's individual needs.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding Catholic School Experience"

Our family has had an outstanding experience at Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy. From the first day, my child has felt valued and supported by the staff. I love the emphasis on faith and the opportunities for personal growth.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Kirsty T

Parent Jun 20, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We've had a mixed experience at Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy. While the staff are friendly and the facilities are modern, I've felt that my child's progress hasn't been consistently monitored. We're hoping to see some improvements soon.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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