St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe

URN: 140558 • Pontefract WF9 2BP

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
URN
140558
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Trust
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kelly Picton (since 2025)
Telephone
01977651755
Website
Visit
Address
Barnsley Road, Pontefract WF9 2BP

Summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Moorthorpe, Pontefract, is an academy sponsored by the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 213 pupils, with a capacity for 230. A strong emphasis is placed on the Catholic faith, fostering virtues that support the holistic development of each child. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where students feel loved and confident in their learning.

The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be engaging and tailored to meet the diverse needs of all pupils, encouraging them to develop high aspirations and a passion for lifelong learning. The dedicated staff, including a Senior Leadership Team and teaching assistants, work collaboratively to ensure that every child can achieve their full potential.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with strong partnerships established between parents, local parishes, and the wider community. St Joseph's values the role of families in education and invites open communication to support each child's journey. For more information, visit their website at [St Joseph's Catholic Primary School](https://www.sjm.bkcat.co.uk/).

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
230
Pupils
213
Boys
107
Girls
106
FSM %
31.50
Open date
2014-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 213 107 106 230 31.50
2024-09-11 207 109 98 230 22.10
2023-09-11 207 107 100 230 23.60
2022-09-11 207 107 100 230 23.60
2021-09-11 216 109 107 230 18.10
2020-09-11 221 113 108 230 15.00

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