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St Joseph's RC Primary School
Market Street, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 0ES, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.4 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
167
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation in education, particularly with 58% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 24% of schools, suggesting a need for ongoing development to enhance overall student outcomes.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
Black African4.8%
White Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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53.51707, -2.04454 · OL5 0ES
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN106254
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2014.
Is St Joseph's RC Primary School a good school?
St Joseph's RC Primary School scores 24.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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