The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 115
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Carmen Hargreaves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
West Close Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 115 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Barnoldswick, BB18 5EN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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