St Joseph's RC Primary School
80%
Capacity
167
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Joseph's RC Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 167 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Deirdre Kellett, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5176th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 57 in Tameside.
St Joseph's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 18 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's RC Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, St Joseph's RC Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Market Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL5 0ES |
| Headteacher | Deirdre Kellett |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 167 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.2% |
| School Capacity | 167 / 210 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5176th of 13,686
Nationally
756th of 2,065
In North West
21st of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Market Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside, OL5 0ES
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