St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Joseph's creates a warm, supportive environment where pupils feel happy and safe with staff who genuinely care about their wellbeing. The school excels at teaching reading and writing from the earliest years, with quick identification of any pupils who need extra help. A huge range of enrichment activities - from trips to places of worship and museums to numerous clubs and leadership roles - ensures every child can develop their talents and interests.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading - pupils develop a love of reading with excellent early intervention support for those struggling
- High quality handwriting instruction with regular practice opportunities preparing pupils well for key stage 2
- Excellent inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Highly effective action to improve attendance with relentless pastoral support
- Rich enrichment programme including trips, extra-curricular clubs, and personal development opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- In a small minority of subjects, teaching does not consistently build on what pupils already know
- Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge and struggle to recall key concepts confidently
- Teachers need to check pupils' prior learning more systematically and help them make secure links between concepts
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong pastoral support and an open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Play leaders roles, world family team, trips to places of worship, museum visits, extra-curricular clubs, before- and after-school club
St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils are proud of their school and benefit from warm, supportive relationships with staff who have high expectations for their achievement.
At a Glance
40.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 67%. Maths has improved from 70% to 78%. Writing has remained stable at around 67%.
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
230 pupils
240 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stoke-on-Trent
Admissions Demand - Stoke-on-Trent
Places available
3,375
Applications
3,008
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Primary admissions across Stoke-on-Trent (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.80396%
Overall absence
6.04396%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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