The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 88
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs SOPHIE BRIDGE (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bournes Row, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0DQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle currently has 88 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle is in Preston, PR5 0DQ, 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, Brindle have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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