St Joseph's RC Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0ES · Tameside · primary school
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42nd of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,352 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph's RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 147 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's RC Primary School
Overview
St Joseph’s RC Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as happy, well cared for, and proud members of the community. The report highlights that pupils achieve well, behave respectfully, and benefit from a curriculum that has strengthened since the last inspection, particularly in early years and reading.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school, welcoming newcomers and respecting differences, while appreciating the "kindness, help and guidance" from staff.
- The curriculum in most subjects is "carefully designed," identifying specific knowledge and vocabulary to ensure pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; children learn the phonics code well, and those needing extra support, including pupils with SEND, "catch up and learn to read quickly."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive appropriate specialist support, enabling them to "participate fully in school life."
- Conduct is "calm, orderly and respectful," with strong support for social and emotional well-being, including access to a school counsellor.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, essential knowledge has not been well considered, preventing pupils from building knowledge in a logical way; the school must ensure all curriculums identify the order of teaching.
- In a small number of subjects, teachers lack the expertise to deliver and check the curriculum effectively, hindering learning; the school should ensure staff are well supported to use assessment information to spot gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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