St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Retford (Nottinghamshire).
KS2 RWM expected
70%
▲ 8pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
80%
▲ 5pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
73%
▼ 1pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
77%
▲ 5pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
94.9%
▲ 0.1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
23.7
▲ 3.0 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
18.3%
▼ 7pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
107%
224 / 210 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Uniform at a glance
14Items named
7Colours named
2Suppliers named
Items
CardiganCoatJogging bottomsJumperPinafore dressPlimsollsPolo shirtShortsSkirtSummer dressSweatshirtT-shirtTracksuitTrousers
Colours
- Black
- Blue
- Gold
- Grey
- Royal Blue
- White
- Yellow
Found on the school website by WhatSchool, February 2026. Not verified; the school website is the authority. School uniform page
From the uniform policy
iLines taken from the school's uniform page; some lines may be missing or out of order. Found on the school website by WhatSchool, February 2026. Not verified; the school website is the authority.- Information for Parents / Carers
- All children are expected to wear the school s uniform. This promotes a sense of belonging a good working attitude a respectful and unified environment
- As outlined in our pupil parent year book;
- Grey/black pinafore dress, grey/black school trousers, skirt or grey/black school shorts in the summer term
- Royal blue sweatshirt or cardigan
- Gold polo shirt and appropriate outdoor shoes.
- A blue & white/yellow & white summer dress can be worn in the summer term.
- Grey/black trousers or shorts in the summer term
- Royal blue sweatshirt
- Gold polo shirt and appropriate outdoor shoes.
- All children should have indoor plimsolls.
- We encourage parents to donate uniform that is of no use and we strongly advise that all school uniform is name tagged.
Guides for parents
All guides- School uniform: costs, rules and helpThe new limit on branded items from September 2026, what schools must do, and where to get help.