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St Joseph's RC Primary School
Goodgraded 27/09/2023Ages 3–11167 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Joseph's RC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ashton-under-Lyne, within the Tameside local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 167 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/09/2023, St Joseph's RC Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne can view St Joseph's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 27/09/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
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Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)67%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake20.4%
Free school meals20.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled71%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.7%
Attendance95.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence4.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ashton-under-Lyne
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