St Joseph's RC Primary School, Stourbridge
St Joseph's RC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Stourbridge, part of Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 19 schools in Stourbridge with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Dudley (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Joseph's RC Primary School in detail
St Joseph's RC Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a happy, caring and successful school which is well-respected in the local community. Our school has a strong Catholic ethos where in following the Gospel values of Jesus, we are called to love, to learn and to respect one another."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's RC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Dudley and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 77% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Joseph's RC Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put St Joseph's RC Primary School as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Joseph's RC Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's RC Primary School are Oldswinford C of E Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 92% reading, 80% maths); Greenfield Primary School (0.7 miles); Gig Mill Primary School (0.7 miles, 65% reading, 73% maths); and Pedmore CE Primary School (0.8 miles, 94% reading, 88% maths).
St Joseph's RC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Oldswinford C of E Primary SchoolGreenfield Primary SchoolGig Mill Primary SchoolPedmore CE Primary School
The trust
St Joseph's RC Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 7 (3.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stourbridge Junction Rail Station, about 1030 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Albemarle Road (adjacent), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Joseph's RC Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Joseph's RC Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's RC Primary School are Old Swinford Hospital (0.5 miles), Redhill School (0.8 miles), The Pedmore High School (1 mile) and Haybridge High School and Sixth Form (1.4 miles).
Old Swinford HospitalRedhill SchoolThe Pedmore High SchoolHaybridge High School and Sixth Form
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
5.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 70% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Joseph's RC Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Joseph's RC Primary School.
- Rb Sports Activities St JosephsAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Joseph's RC Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Dudley's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Joseph's RC Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Joseph's RC Primary School is in Dudley; for families living there:
- How to apply: Apply for Education Travel Support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Joseph's RC Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
199 pupils
210 places
11 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stourbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stourbridge
Across Dudley council
Places available
3,812
Applications
3,314
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All primary applications across Dudley council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
201
Total Pupils
87
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
20.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,711
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,992
Per pupil
£1081k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.9%
Overall absence
3.4%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about St Joseph's RC Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Joseph's RC Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Joseph's RC Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's RC Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Joseph's RC Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Joseph's RC Primary School is oversubscribed, Dudley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Joseph's RC Primary School?
St Joseph's RC Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Joseph's RC Primary School?
Classes at St Joseph's RC Primary School average 28.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Joseph's RC Primary School?
St Joseph's RC Primary School has around 201 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Joseph's RC Primary School?
2.9% of sessions were missed at St Joseph's RC Primary School in 2024/25. 3.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Joseph's RC Primary School?
Apply through Dudley's coordinated admissions process, naming St Joseph's RC Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Joseph's RC Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Rb Sports Activities St Josephs (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Joseph's RC Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Joseph's RC Primary School?
St Joseph's RC Primary School is at Leavale Road, Norton, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2DT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)