St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
About St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Pendle is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 41 applications for just 18 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 28. Of those 41 applications, 15 were first-preference choices, and all 15 of those families were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though it also means that securing a place is far from guaranteed unless the school is your top choice. The school is a voluntary academy with a Roman Catholic character, and it serves 115 pupils aged 3 to 11, with capacity for 140. Nursery provision is available, which may be a practical draw for families with younger children looking for a continuous primary pathway.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Feb 2023Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:20-18:00
Source: st-josephs-barlick.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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