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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
Pot Hall, Wilton Grove, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2AA, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.8 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
380
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving higher standards is lower at 2%, the school remains a viable option for parents seeking a supportive educational environment. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 45% of schools, suggesting a decent overall standing in the local context.
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Last inspected: 27 April 2016Older 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.1%
Black African7.4%
White Other5.0%
Black Other2.9%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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53.58648, -2.22469 · OL10 2AA
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN150675
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 April 2016.
Is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy scores 44.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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