St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
URN: 105719 • Oldham OL2 8SZ
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 105719
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Garry Needle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706847218
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oldham Road, Oldham OL2 8SZ
Summary
St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School, located in Oldham, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 229 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school has a strong commitment to faith-based education, emphasising the development of each child's unique potential within a supportive and nurturing environment. Established in 1874, St Joseph's has a long-standing tradition of serving the local community, focusing on academic excellence and personal growth through Gospel values.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to provide a knowledge-rich experience, with a particular emphasis on history. Students engage with historical concepts and develop skills in enquiry and critical thinking. The school adopts a cross-curricular approach, allowing children to connect learning across subjects, such as integrating art with historical topics.
St Joseph's also prioritises community involvement and character development, encouraging children to embody values such as compassion, humility, and service. The school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where diversity is respected and individual strengths are celebrated, fostering a sense of belonging for all pupils.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to provide a knowledge-rich experience, with a particular emphasis on history. Students engage with historical concepts and develop skills in enquiry and critical thinking. The school adopts a cross-curricular approach, allowing children to connect learning across subjects, such as integrating art with historical topics.
St Joseph's also prioritises community involvement and character development, encouraging children to embody values such as compassion, humility, and service. The school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where diversity is respected and individual strengths are celebrated, fostering a sense of belonging for all pupils.
Useful links
- Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Instagram (other)
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bare Trees Primary School (75.2)
- Buckstones Primary School (74.2)
- Corpus Christi RC Primary School (70.7)
- Greenhill Primary School (70.2)
- Roundthorn Community Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 229
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 119
- FSM %
- 11.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 229 | 110 | 119 | 210 | 11.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 227 | 111 | 116 | 210 | 9.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 234 | 117 | 117 | 210 | 8.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 234 | 117 | 117 | 210 | 8.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | 114 | 122 | 210 | 8.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 240 | 118 | 122 | 209 | 7.10 |
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