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St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Bury, BL9 6ERPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

If you’re comparing primary schools in Bury, St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School sits slightly above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, which stands at 64. The school itself doesn’t publish its own KS2 figure in this data, but its overall Ofsted rating of Good, with an Outstanding mark for personal development, suggests it’s performing well against the local backdrop. Only two out of 64 primary schools in the borough hold an Outstanding overall rating, so a Good rating here is solid rather than exceptional. What does stand out is the school’s oversubscription: for 32 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 47 applications, with all 32 first-preference families offered a spot. That 1.47 oversubscription ratio tells you it’s a popular choice locally, particularly among Roman Catholic families, given its religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressDanesmoor Drive, Bury, Bury, BL9 6ER
HeadteacherHeather Daly
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils341
Free School Meals (FSM)24.5%
School Capacity341 / 343 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsDining HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsRoundersSwimmingGymnasticsDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChoirFilm ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: sjsb.stoccat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.