Located in Wednesbury, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston currently has around 243 pupils on roll, which is about 116% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.1% boys and 53.9% girls. Around 41.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.1%. african pupils make up about 12.3% , followed by indian at 12.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rough Hay Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8HN |
| Website: | www.st-josephs.walsall.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01215686496 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Hannett |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104235 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 243 |
| Number of Boys: | 112 |
| Number of Girls: | 131 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.10% | 112 |
| African | 12.30% | 30 |
| Indian | 12.30% | 30 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.60% | 16 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 14 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 2.10% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 2.10% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Rough Hay Road , Darlaston WS10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woods Bank Academy Rough Hay Road , Darlaston WS10 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rough Hay Primary School Rough Hay Road , Darlaston WS10 8NQ | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Church of England C Primary School School Street , Off Alma Street WS10 8DL | - not rated | 522 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Church of England C Primary School School Street , Off Alma Street WS10 8DL | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlaston Community Science College Herberts Park Road , Darlaston WS10 8QJ | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Darlaston Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Business and Enterprise College Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WV2 Education 74 New Road , WV13 2DA | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow Street School Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Lane School Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bescot Hall Scarborough Road , WS2 9TY | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.