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St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2DU

Requires Improvement

Inspected 5 June 2024

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
33%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
150
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is an academy sponsor led in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 150 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 56.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lancashire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
150 / 210 (71%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection
5 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

56.3%
Free school meals
16.7%
EAL
5.3%
SEN support
19.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

33%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
101
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

8.6%
Overall absence
29.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.4
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
16
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24
8.16
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24
£49,478
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,882 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,853
Spend per pupil
£9,540
Income per pupil
32%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2DU
Phone
0152465576
Head Teacher
Rachael Griffiths

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is an academy sponsor led in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster have?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster has 150 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster's Ofsted rating?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024).
How does St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
33% of pupils at St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is part of MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster?
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster is located at Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2DU.

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