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

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 2 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe
- **Phone:** 1581073184774
- **Website:** https://www.sjm.bkcat.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/pontefract/st-josephs-catholic-primary-school-moorthorpe-15507

## About

Welcome to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in the heart of Moorthorpe, a vibrant community in Pontefract. We strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where our students can thrive. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a high-quality education.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2017
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2017

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Exceptional Education and Faith: Our daughter has thrived at St Joseph's, the teachers are knowledgeable and genuinely care about the children's development. The school's emphasis on faith and values aligns perfectly with our own aspirations for our child. *(Sep 2025)*
- **5/5** — A School That Truly Cares: From the moment we walked through the doors, we were made to feel welcome. The staff are supportive, the facilities are excellent, and the opportunities for the children to learn and grow are endless. My son has never been happier at school. *(Dec 2024)*

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