The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Graves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Queen Street, St Joseph's RC Primary, Queen Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom
Primary · Very close
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Primary · 487m away
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Peel Brow School
Primary · 1.1km away
Woodhey High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Pathfinders School
Independent · 1.5km away
Summerseat Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is in Bury, BL0 9JJ, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, 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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