# St Joseph's Catholic Primary School — Pontefract, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Newgate
- **Phone:** 1617882752645
- **Website:** https://www.stjosephspontefract.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/pontefract/st-josephs-catholic-primary-school-14206

## About

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Pontefract, United Kingdom, is a nurturing environment where students can grow and thrive. The school fosters a sense of community and academic excellence, preparing students for future success. We welcome students and families from the local area.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Apr 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Apr 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School and Community: Our family has been part of the St Joseph's community for 5 years now and we couldn't be happier. The teachers are supportive, the facilities are modern and the values taught align perfectly with our own. The only reason we didn't give it a full 5 is due to the occasional school closure due to inclement weather, but overall we can't recommend it enough. *(Dec 2025)*
- **4/5** — Good but Room for Improvement: We've had our child at St Joseph's for 3 years and while the school has some excellent aspects, there are areas that need work. The teaching is generally good, but some classes can be a bit disorganized. The headteacher and staff are responsive to parent concerns, which is a plus. Overall, it's a good choice for families in Pontefract, but don't expect perfection. *(Nov 2025)*

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