St Joseph's
Test & Assessment Results
Outstanding EYFS, Phonics and KS2 results for St. Joseph's!
We are extremely proud to publish a fantastic set of results across our EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 Phonics and Key Stage 2 SATs. The results reflect St. Joseph's focus on educational excellence and has highlighted the positive impact it has on the academic success of its pupils.
St. Joseph's Year 6 pupils exceeded the national averages in maths, reading and writing!
Our achievements underscore St. Joseph's ongoing efforts to create a positive and enriching learning environment for pupils throughout school. Headteacher, Mary Crowther said: "We are always proud of our children, they continue to demonstrate an outstanding work ethic, resilience and determination. We have a dedicated team of staff, who encourage our children to believe in themselves, be passionate about the world and aspire to the future".
Our results across all stages
Our pupils achieve excellent outcomes at every stage of their journey. In Year 6, 95% of pupils met the expected standard in reading and maths, and 85% in writing, above the national average in each subject. Early reading is equally strong, with 100% of pupils having passed the phonics screening check by the end of Year 2. Strong foundations begin from the very start, with 82% of pupils in Early Years achieving the expected level across all early learning goals, above the estimated national figure of 71%. These results reflect the high standards, dedicated teaching and supportive environment that help every child succeed.
Proud to be ranked the best primary school in Calderdale for progress!
To discover more about our results for each year group, please click below.
Year 6: Reading 95% | Maths 95% | Writing 85%
Year 6 achievements
Our Key Stage 2 outcomes demonstrate the strength of learning and progress at St. Joseph’s. In our most recent SATs, results in reading, writing and maths were above the national average in each subject. Pupils achieved an average scaled reading score of 110.8, compared with 106 nationally. In maths, more than one in three pupils (35%) achieved the higher standard, compared with an estimated 27% nationally. In writing, 25% worked at greater depth, compared with an estimated 13% nationally. These achievements reflect the dedication of our staff, the determination of our pupils and our belief that every child can reach their full potential with the right support.
100% of Year 2 passed the phonics screening check
Phonics success
Early reading is a vital part of every child’s education, and we are delighted with the outcomes our pupils achieve in phonics. By the end of Year 2, 100% of our pupils had passed the phonics screening check, above the estimated national figure of 91%. This reflects our strong approach to early reading, ensuring that children develop secure foundations in literacy and a love of books from the earliest stages.
82% in EYFS - well above national average of 71%
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Strong achievement at St. Joseph’s begins from the very start of a child’s school journey. In our Early Years, 82% of pupils achieved the expected level across all early learning goals, compared with an estimated national figure of 71%. This means that the majority of our children enter Key Stage 1 with strong foundations for continued learning and development.
While we are proud of these outcomes, we believe success is about more than results alone. Alongside academic achievement, we focus on wellbeing, personal development and helping children grow in confidence, character and resilience, so they leave St. Joseph’s ready for life beyond the classroom.