St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, WF9 2BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is a primary school in Pontefract for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 20th of 33 primary schools in Pontefract. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 February 2017, report published 23 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 June 2022
Pupils enjoy attending this school. They feel happy and safe. Pupils treat each other with respect. A strong community atmosphere is underpinned by the weekly virtues that pupils learn about, for example, kindness and generosity. Pupils learn about how to demonstrate these virtues in their day-to-day lives. They are rewarded on Friday if they have modelled the weekly virtue. Pupils understand the importance of these virtues in moulding their character. One pupil explained 'they make us think about how to be better people'. The respectful culture that is evident around school means that pupils are considerate of each other. They talk firmly about empathy. Pupils explain the importance of 'treating others as you would like to be treated'. Pupils do not feel that bullying is a problem at this school. They understand clearly what bullying is and how to challenge it. Pupils are confident that staff would take bullying very seriously. Staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils enjoy the challenge of meeting these expectations. Pupils are encouraged to be independent and resourceful in lessons. If they are stuck, they do not expect to be given the answer. Teachers also encourage children in the early years to be independent. They help tidy up and zip up their own coats, for example.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, teachers are not systematically checking what all pupils know. This means that gaps and misconceptions are not always identified quickly. Leaders should ensure that, in lessons, teachers are regularly checking what all pupils have learned.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
204 pupils on roll, with places for 230
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Ash Grove Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Northfield Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 83% met the expected standard |
| South Kirkby Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 32% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kelly Picton
- Phone
- 01977651755
- Address
- Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, WF9 2BP
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 140558
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.