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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
Queen Street, Ramsbottom, St Joseph's RC Primary, Queen Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9JJ, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.6 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. While only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, the school maintains a positive reputation among parents, reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 48.6, indicating it performs better than 49% of schools.
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Last inspected: 14 November 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.64454, -2.32343 · BL0 9JJ
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN150674
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy scores 48.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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