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St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Danesmoor Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 6ER, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.4 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
341
Capacity
343
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 52% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as none of the students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it is performing better than 61% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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 British68.0%
Black African7.3%
Asian Indian6.2%
White Other4.4%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
traveller_irish0.9%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.60327, -2.27909 · BL9 6ER
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN150176
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sjsb.stoccat.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2022.
Is St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 61.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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