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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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