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St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy

Oldham, OL2 8SZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School holds a Roman Catholic character and is rated Good by Ofsted, a solid foundation for families prioritising a strong start in primary education. The most telling academic metric available is the school's Key Stage 2 performance, which sits at 58% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. This figure aligns exactly with the Oldham local authority average of 58%, meaning the school delivers outcomes that are perfectly in line with its peers across the borough. For context, only four of the 86 primary schools in Oldham achieve an Outstanding Ofsted rating, and the nearest such school, Westwood Academy, is 3.5 kilometres away. St Joseph's Good rating therefore represents a reliable, above-average option within the local state primary landscape, particularly for Catholic families seeking a faith-based education without the need to travel further afield for an Outstanding-rated alternative.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressOldham Road, Oldham, Oldham, OL2 8SZ
HeadteacherGarry Needle
Local AuthorityOldham
School Capacity210
Nursery ClassesYes

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCricketTennisCross CountryRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubScience ClubFilm ClubChoirCoding

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy offers the following facilities: Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Sports Hall, Chapel. Contact the school directly for the most up-to-date information about their facilities.