St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
The Avenue, Walford Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Ross-on-Wye for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 2nd of 11 primary schools in Ross-on-Wye. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 March 2014, report published 29 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 January 2024
Pupils thrive at St Joseph's RC Primary School. Parents and carers share their children's enthusiasm for the education provided. They greatly value how well staff communicate with them and treat pupils as individuals. Adults forge good relationships with pupils. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere in classrooms and corridors. Pupils enjoy their learning and behave very well in lessons. At social times, they play happily together. Pupils know there is always an adult to turn to who can resolve any issues. This helps all pupils to feel safe. Pupils attend well. Pupils benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum. This is well planned. Children get off to a great start in the early years, and learning moves smoothly from one key stage to the next. Teachers have high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils learn well and soon become competent readers. They are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils enjoy an exceptional range of additional opportunities. These include trips to relevant places, and clubs after school and at lunchtime. At the time of the inspection, pupils were enthusiastically rehearsing a production of 'Matilda' for a performance in the town's theatre.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, learning sequences are not always implemented entirely as the school intend. As a result, some pupils do not learn everything that is required. The school should ensure that the curriculum is delivered, monitored and evaluated effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
183 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Park Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Bridstow CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 22% met the expected standard |
| Walford Nursery & Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
| Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hayley Francis
- Phone
- 01989564655
- Address
- The Avenue, Walford Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5AW
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 116911
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.