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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Tameside, OL5 0ESPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#5,176
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's RC Primary School

Parents considering St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Tameside will be encouraged by the strong vote of confidence from local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 30 applications for just 18 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.67 applicants per spot. All 18 first-preference families were offered a place, which suggests that for those who prioritise the school, entry is achievable but not guaranteed. The school’s Roman Catholic character is central to its identity, and with a nursery on site, it caters for children from age three right through to Year 6. The headteacher, Deirdre Kellett, leads a relatively small school of 167 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning there is some room for growth. Just over a fifth of pupils (21.2%) are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average and points to a genuinely inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressMarket Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL5 0ES
HeadteacherDeirdre Kellett
Local AuthorityTameside
Number of Pupils167
Free School Meals (FSM)21.2%
School Capacity167 / 210 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballAthleticsGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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