St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Langwith Road, Langwith Junction, Mansfield, NG20 9RPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Mansfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 1st of 41 primary schools in Mansfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 September 2017, report published 16 October 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 February 2024

This school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to these expectations. Pupils are enthusiastic about school. They reflect with maturity on their learning. As one pupil said about history, 'It can shape our lives today so that we don't make the mistakes that people made in the past.' Pupils are a credit to the school. They are friendly and well mannered. Their behaviour is exemplary. They greet visitors with confidence and warmth. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils enjoy their lessons and do their best. Pupils feel safe and happy. They enjoy very positive relationships with staff. Across the school community, the sense of togetherness is striking. A distinctive feature of this school is the involvement of pupils in decision-making. There are many opportunities for pupils to give their views. 'Pupil voice' groups include 'agents for change' and mental health ambassadors. These groups make a tangible difference to the life of the school. Parents and carers hold the school in very high regard. One parent summed up the views of many with the following comment: 'The staff are amazing. My children are thriving. Forever grateful.'

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

34 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

248 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals19.8%

19.8%, 6.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31%

31%, 9.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.5%

10.5%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Brookfield Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement19% met the expected standard
The Park Junior School0.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement66% met the expected standard
The Park Infant & Nursery School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Langwith Bassett Primary Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Good44% met the expected standard
Model Village Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Dani Seaman
Address
Langwith Road, Langwith Junction, Mansfield, NG20 9RP
Local authority
Derbyshire
URN
141478

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.