St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
Clitheroe, BB7 9QJ · Lancashire · primary school
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144th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 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 1,887 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 6.1/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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 Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a Gymnastics Club and participate in Rugby Taster, KS2 Cross Country, and Go Velo Cycling. Arts activities include a Glockenspiel concert, a Ukulele Concert, and a Snow White KS2 Production. Trips range from an EYFS visit to It’s My Party and Clitheroe Castle to a Year 5/6 visit to the Jesuit Centre in London and a KS2 trip to Tatton Park.
Getting in
The published school roll is 110 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
Overview
The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness as ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development. Pupils are described as happy in a “welcoming place” where they value staff support and enjoy a “calm and purposeful atmosphere.” The school provides a “well-crafted and ambitious curriculum” that fosters a rich body of knowledge and encourages pupils to take on roles of responsibility.
Strengths
- Personal development is ‘Outstanding’, supported by an “impressive range of activities,” clubs, and trips that help pupils develop new talents.
- The curriculum is effective, with teachers delivering learning well so pupils can “recall important facts with ease” and build securely on prior knowledge.
- Reading is central to the curriculum; staff deliver phonics effectively, ensuring most pupils read “accurately and fluently” by the end of key stage 1.
- Pupils demonstrate “positive behaviour and attitudes,” rarely missing school and responding well to support when needed.
- Governors support the school well, ensuring staff are “not overwhelmed” during improvement planning.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers receive support to “identify pupils’ additional needs accurately and swiftly,” as current variation reduces the effectiveness of support for some pupils with SEND.
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not always check pupils’ understanding rigorously enough; the school should ensure teachers verify that “pupils’ knowledge is secure” before introducing new learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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