St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Bewley Drive, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in Knowsley. It ranks 146th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2022, report published 7 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
Pupils, and children in the early years, told inspectors that they feel happy and safe at school. They said that there is always an adult who they can go to if needed. Pupils also know that they can post a note in the worry box. Leaders deal effectively with any bullying or unkindness. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. This includes those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They work hard and achieve well. Pupils benefit from a wide range of after-school activities, such as dance, football, choir and art club. Older pupils said that they are proud to represent their school, for example in productions and sporting events. Pupils take on extra responsibilities, such as well-being ambassadors. They are considerate of the feelings and welfare of others. Pupils understand the importance of keeping fit and looking after their mental health. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to experience the local area. They enrich the curriculum with visits to art galleries, local landmarks and other cultural attractions.
What the school should improve
- In one or two subjects, leaders have not identified the essential knowledge that pupils must learn. In these subjects, some pupils do not develop a deep body of subject knowledge. Leaders must finalise their curriculum thinking across all subjects.
- Leaders have not finalised their curriculum thinking in the Nursery Year. This means that some children do not build their vocabulary and language knowledge as well as they could. Leaders should continue to refine the Nursery Year curriculum to ensure that children have ample opportunities to develop their spoken language.
- In some subjects, teachers do not address pupils' misconceptions promptly enough. This means that some pupils have misunderstandings in their learning. Leaders must ensure that pupils' misconceptions are addressed to prevent these pupils from developing gaps in their knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
237 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Park Brow Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| Millbrook Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jude Ryan
- Phone
- 01514778173
- Address
- Bewley Drive, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9PF
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- URN
- 131836
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.