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St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
West Close Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5EN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.3 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
115
Capacity
140
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, although the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at 7%. The school serves a small community of 115 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment for families.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.9%
White Other25.2%
Asian Pakistani7.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Location
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53.92148, -2.18804 · BB18 5EN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150299
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 42.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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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