St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy, Harrogate
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Joseph's creates a warm, supportive environment where children feel happy and safe. Pupils develop strong reading skills and love of learning through engaging teaching and a well-planned curriculum. The school prepares well-rounded, caring individuals who are confident and ready for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships between pupils and staff create a calm, supportive learning environment
- Strong focus on reading with nearly all pupils reading fluently by end of key stage 1
- Well-planned, broad curriculum that motivates pupils and builds carefully on prior learning
- Effective support for pupils with SEND to access the ambitious curriculum
- Strong PSHE curriculum preparing pupils well for life beyond school
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers don't always use assessment information effectively to address gaps in pupils' knowledge and adapt future teaching
- Tasks set for some pupils with SEND are not sufficiently matched to their individual needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear procedures and staff support.
Extracurricular Activities
Before- and after-school club
St Joseph's is a warm and nurturing Catholic primary school where pupils thrive in a deeply respectful environment. The school has maintained good standards and continues to improve its curriculum while managing significant staffing changes effectively.
At a Glance
3.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
54 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 83%. Maths has declined from 97% to 93%. Writing has remained stable at around 83%.
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
24.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
191 pupils
210 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Harrogate
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Harrogate
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,282
Applications
5,050
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.02255%
Overall absence
2.7933%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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