The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 167
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mrs Deirdre Kellett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Market Street, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 0ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Livingstone Primary School
Primary · 342m away
Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 504m away
Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 905m away
Mossley Hollins High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Agnes CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Friezland Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's RC Primary School?
St Joseph's RC Primary School currently has 167 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's RC Primary School take?
St Joseph's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's RC Primary School?
St Joseph's RC Primary School is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0ES, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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