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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
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
Not ranked

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

For parents weighing up St Joseph’s, the numbers tell a reassuring story about how other families view the school. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 30 applications for its 20 Reception places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.5. All 20 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, local families who put it top of their list have a strong chance of getting in. The school is a Roman Catholic voluntary academy in Ramsbottom, part of Bury local authority, and currently has 192 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. That leaves some headroom, which may be a practical consideration for families with younger siblings or those moving into the area mid-year. The headteacher is Emma Graves, and the school offers nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressQueen Street, St Joseph's RC Primary, Queen Street, Bury, Bury, BL0 9JJ
HeadteacherEmma Graves
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils192
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity192 / 210 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteForest SchoolDining HallSports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceNetballAthleticsCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessFilm ClubBook ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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 means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.