St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
90%
Capacity
380
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 380 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anthony Schilling, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 45 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy include Sports Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Dance, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Rochdale, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pot Hall, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 2AA |
| Headteacher | Anthony Schilling |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 380 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.8% |
| School Capacity | 380 / 420 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Feb 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Feb 2020): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2016. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
109
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pot Hall, Heywood
Rochdale, OL10 2AA
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