The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 380
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 21.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Anthony Schilling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Pot Hall, Wilton Grove, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Secondary · Very close
Egerton Street Independent School
Independent · 331m away
Harwood Park Primary School
Primary · 698m away
Woodland Community Primary School
Primary · 716m away
Banks Croft School
Independent · 894m away
Birtle View School
Special school · 936m away
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hopwood Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy currently has 380 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy is in Heywood, OL10 2AA, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, 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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