At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, we are incredibly proud of the strong outcomes our children achieve year after year. Our pupils consistently demonstrate high standards across Reading, Writing and Maths, reflecting their hard work, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families.
We believe that high achievement is only one part of a rich and rounded education—but it is something we are delighted to celebrate.
Key Stage 2 Performance Measures
Compare School Performance
Many Parents are keen to see how we are performing in relation to other schools. All primary schools are required to publish the most recent Key Stage 2 performance measures as released by the Secretary of State. Parents can find our official, validated results on the Department for Education’s Compare School Performance website:
View the performance reports online
These published measures include:
1. Percentage achieving the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths (combined)
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This shows how many children securely met the national expectations across all three key subjects.
2. Percentage achieving the higher standard in Reading, Writing and Maths (combined)
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This reflects the proportion of pupils who reached a deeper, more advanced understanding and application of skills across the curriculum.
3. Average scaled score in Reading
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Scaled scores allow parents to understand how pupils performed in relation to the national standard.
4. Average scaled score in Maths
This score reflects performance in mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem‑solving.
Phonics and Key Stage 1
We also value and celebrate the strong foundations laid earlier in school. Our pupils traditionally achieve highly in:
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Year 1 Phonics Screening
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Y4 Multiplication assessment
These strong early outcomes help set children up for success as they progress through Key Stage 2.
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Historically, children at St Joseph’s perform exceptionally well, with outcomes that reflect:
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High-quality teaching and support
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A broad, knowledge-rich curriculum
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Strong partnerships with parents
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A culture where every child is encouraged to thrive
We are proud of every pupil and remain committed to ensuring the best possible start to their educational journey.
Ofsted
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted regulate and inspect schools and colleges to seek improvement in the service. They carry out a large number of inspections and regulatory visits in England and publish their findings on their website.
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle Catholic Inspection
The Inspection reviews, evaluates and plans further improvements in the school’s witness to the Catholic faith and Curriculum Religious Education. This process begins with the school’s own self-evaluation. The inspection schedule follows criteria set by the National Board of Advisers and Inspectors.