St Joseph's RC Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's RC Primary School.

Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL50ES Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 May 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Market Street
Mossley
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL50ES

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106254
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Market Street, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0ES
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
185
Free School Meals
24.0% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
4.7 (12.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
21
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
185 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Love, Care, Share, Laugh, Learn & Live"

Love Care Share Laugh Learn Live

We are part of the Diocese of Salford

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Mini Vinnies Laudato Si Group

Curriculum Highlights

Lighting the Path Come and See Educational visits, visitors and enrichment opportunities Religious Education follows the guidance of the Catholic Education Service and the local diocese, ensuring pupils develop a deep understanding of faith, scripture and tradition

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 7:30am - 8.45 am; Fees: £5 per session; Registration Form. Booking Form. Bookings need to be completed at the beginning of each half term. November 2025 - Autumn 2 Booking Form. Payment details: Sodexo (ID: 912376), Edenred (ID: P21284926), Fideliti (Acct no: STJ273C), Kiddivoucher and Busy Bee childcare voucher schemes. Tax-free childcare system reference number 106254. Bank transfer details: Sort Code 30-96-26; Account Number 15046860; Account Name TMBC St Josephs RC Primary School; Reference: WAC. After School Club: From September 2024 our after-school club will be provided by Castle Top childcare. The after school club will still be based at St Joseph’s but all enquiries and bookings are to be made through Castle Top. To make a new booking please call Vicky or Ella on 01457 833322/ 07725 128941.

Admissions Criteria

Attached are copies of the school's Admissions Policies for the Nursery and the Infant and Junior School. 2026/2027 - Reception Nursery Applications. Useful information regarding Nursery admissions. How to claim your Free Nursery education place. The application form for admission to the school nursery is available to download here. It can be returned by hand to the School Office, by post to St Joseph's RC Primary School Market St, Mossley OL5 0ES, or by email to [email protected]. Supplementary Information Form.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: 7:30am - 8:45am; Fees: £5 per session. Registration Form and Booking Form; Bookings to be completed at the beginning of each half term. Payment options include Sodexo (ID: 912376), Edenred (ID: P21284926), Fideliti (Acct no: STJ273C), Kiddivoucher and Busy Bee childcare voucher schemes. Tax-free childcare reference number: 106254 (www.gov.uk/get-tax-free-childcare). Bank transfer details: Sort Code 30-96-26; Account Number 15046860; Account Name TMBC St Josephs RC Primary School; Reference: WAC. After School Club: From September 2024, Castle Top childcare; bookings through Castle Top; contact Vicky or Ella on 01457 833322 / 07725 128941.

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