Mill Hill Lane, Derby DE23 6SB
10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Derby
State primary school (academy converter) in Derby.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Derby
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Derby and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 26.7 pupils per class and 22.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.
Find another school near St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Derby
Independent Prep Schools
Emmanuel School, Derby (1.2 miles); Derby High Primary School (1.6 miles); Derby Grammar Primary School (2.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Wren Park Primary School (1.7 miles); Griffe Field Primary School (2.1 miles); Lawn Primary School (2.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Derby High School (1.8 miles); Derby Grammar School (3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Landau Forte College (1.6 miles); Littleover Community School (2.5 miles); Chellaston Academy (4.2 miles).