What does the admissions demand data show for St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy recorded 20 first-choice applications and 23 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.9 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

Q: Does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy offer SEND support?

DfE data for St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

Bury, BL0 9JJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Nov 2023

KS2 Results

65%

meeting expected standard in RWM

First choices / offers

0.9×

First choices did not exceed offers made

20 1st-choice / 23 offers made

Ranking

Not ranked

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 primary school in Bury, North West, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 193 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 210.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (14 Nov 2023). 65% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. Admissions data records 20 first-preference applications and 23 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Primary (State)
Age Range	3 to 11 years
Gender	Mixed
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Address	Queen Street, Ramsbottom, St Joseph's RC Primary, Queen Street, Bury, Bury, BL0 9JJ
Headteacher	Mrs Emma Graves
Local Authority	Bury
Number of Pupils	193
Free School Meals (FSM)	14.5%
School Capacity	193 / 210 (92% full)
Nursery Classes	Yes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: stjosephsbury.stoccat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

How to use this information

Results: The KS2 percentage describes pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths together. Compare the same reporting year; it is not a prediction for an individual child. Understanding KS2 results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

Bury, BL0 9JJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Nov 2023

KS2 Results

65%

meeting expected standard in RWM

First choices / offers

0.9×

First choices did not exceed offers made

20 1st-choice / 23 offers made

Ranking

Not ranked

About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Primary (State)
Age Range	3 to 11 years
Gender	Mixed
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Address	Queen Street, Ramsbottom, St Joseph's RC Primary, Queen Street, Bury, Bury, BL0 9JJ
Headteacher	Mrs Emma Graves
Local Authority	Bury
Number of Pupils	193
Free School Meals (FSM)	14.5%
School Capacity	193 / 210 (92% full)
Nursery Classes	Yes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: stjosephsbury.stoccat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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How to use this information

Results: The KS2 percentage describes pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths together. Compare the same reporting year; it is not a prediction for an individual child. Understanding KS2 results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

Key Details

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

Key Details

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information

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About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

Key Details

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

Key Details

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information