The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
1% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 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
- 106
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 2.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jane McCormack (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whalley Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9QJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green currently has 106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green take?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green is in Clitheroe, BB7 9QJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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