St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Joseph Street, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 2ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet is a primary school in Leeds for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 35th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 September 2013, report published 10 October 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2023

St Joseph's is a school once experienced then never forgotten. Leaders have the highest of aspirations for all pupils. Likewise, pupils, staff and families know how precious education is. All care for each other and take pride in their school; an oasis of calm in a busy community. Once you are part of the school, you are part of the St Joseph's family. The pupils sparkle like diamonds with enthusiasm. They are polite, curious and open- minded. Behaviour in classrooms, at playtimes and at lunchtime is highly positive. Pupils know the school rules. The staff are supportive and helpful, both in class and on the playground. Pupils value the rich extra-curricular offer. Clubs are accessible to all. Pupils speak with excitement about the educational visits that they have enjoyed. Visits that link to mathematics and history build on the topics covered in lessons. The staff know and meet the needs of pupils. This allows all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to access a broad and balanced curriculum throughout their time in school.

What the school should improve

  • In some foundation subjects, the school's ambitious curriculum is not fully embedded. This means pupils' knowledge in these subjects is not as secure as desired. The school must ensure that the revised plans are fully implemented as intended.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths79%

79%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

202 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals31.2%

31.2%, 4.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language41.6%

41.6%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support23.8%

23.8%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Marys Church of England Primary Academy0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good38% met the expected standard
Low Road Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good86% met the expected standard
Hunslet Carr Primary School0.7 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard42% met the expected standard
Hunslet Moor Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good44% met the expected standard
New Bewerley Community School0.7 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard39% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Kelly Williams
Address
Joseph Street, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 2AD
Local authority
Leeds
URN
108028

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.