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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup
Huttock End Lane, Stacksteads, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8LD, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.3 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
132
Capacity
145
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 50% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, the school faces challenges, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction and community engagement are important factors to consider when evaluating this option for your child.
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Last inspected: 5 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 British83.3%
Asian Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
White Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Location
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53.69415, -2.21906 · OL13 8LD
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119661
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjosephsbacup.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 April 2022.
Is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup a good school?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup scores 17.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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