St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
91%
Capacity
192
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Graves, it falls under Bury local authority.
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 20 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy include ICT Suite, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Film Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy 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 | Queen Street, St Joseph's RC Primary, Queen Street, Bury, Bury, BL0 9JJ |
| Headteacher | Emma Graves |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.3% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 210 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 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.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Queen Street, St Joseph's RC Primary, Queen Street, Bury
Bury, BL0 9JJ
Queen Street, St Joseph's RC Primary, Queen Street, Bury
Bury, BL0 9JJ
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