St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 June 2024

Pupils at St Joseph's thrive academically and personally. Children in the early years get off to a flying start. Older pupils are exemplary role models. They undertake their responsibilities diligently. Pupils value highly the work of the 'kindness club'. These pupils ensure that the school is a happy and welcoming place for everyone. The school has lofty ambitions for its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and who are disadvantaged. It also supports pupils with English as an additional language to quickly grasp their new language. It accepts no excuses. Pupils are expected to try their best every lesson, every day. Pupils rise to the challenges that the school sets for them and achieve well. Not a moment is wasted. Pupils have a thirst for knowledge. They speak passionately about what they have learned across the curriculum and are excited for what they will find out next. From the start of the Nursery Year, children demonstrate admirable resilience when they find tasks more difficult. Older pupils enjoy wrestling with mathematics problems, interpreting poetry and mastering different art techniques. Pupils are unfailingly polite and supportive of each other. Over their time at the school, pupils develop as kind, considerate and caring citizens, who treat others with the utmost respect.

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