St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, Pickering

In its own words: "Following the example of St Joseph, we grow in faith, work hard, love others and use our God-given gifts to make a difference in the world. St Joseph is an important example for us. He listened to God, trusted in Him, worked faithfully, cared for his family and served others with humility and love."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At St Joseph’s, we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum which promotes spiritual, cultural, emotional, moral and physical development. As our children begin their journeys of learning and faith we work for each individual pupil’s potential to flourish in an environment which reflects the gospel. Faith is nurtured in all we do at St Joseph’s."

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 10 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 76% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy are Pickering Community Junior School (0.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 63% maths); Pickering Community Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); Thornton Dale CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, 75% reading, 88% maths); and Sinnington Community Primary School (3.3 miles, 100% reading, 100% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is one of 38 schools run by Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.

1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 4 pupils (4.8%) received SEN support and 4 (4.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Pickering (North Yorkshire Moors Railway), about 610 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Swainsea Lane (adjacent), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 34 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.