St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup
URN: 119661 • Bacup OL13 8LD
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup
- URN
- 119661
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Scott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706873177
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Huttock End Lane, Bacup OL13 8LD
Summary
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Stacksteads, Bacup, Lancashire. With a current enrolment of 132 pupils and a capacity of 150, the school fosters a mixed-gender environment where the ethos is centred around the belief that "God wants me to be the best me I can be." The school received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in April 2022, with particular praise for its outstanding Early Years provision.
The school prioritises safeguarding and the welfare of its pupils, with dedicated staff members in place to address any concerns. St Joseph's also participates in Operation Encompass, ensuring that children affected by domestic abuse receive appropriate support. The school community is described as having a family ethos, where teachers genuinely care for the wellbeing of all students.
In addition to a robust curriculum, St Joseph's offers a free breakfast club sponsored by Greggs, which operates daily from 8:00 am. The school also has a nursery and encourages parents to reach out for more information. Overall, St Joseph's aims to create a nurturing and supportive environment conducive to learning and personal development.
The school prioritises safeguarding and the welfare of its pupils, with dedicated staff members in place to address any concerns. St Joseph's also participates in Operation Encompass, ensuring that children affected by domestic abuse receive appropriate support. The school community is described as having a family ethos, where teachers genuinely care for the wellbeing of all students.
In addition to a robust curriculum, St Joseph's offers a free breakfast club sponsored by Greggs, which operates daily from 8:00 am. The school also has a nursery and encourages parents to reach out for more information. Overall, St Joseph's aims to create a nurturing and supportive environment conducive to learning and personal development.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs - General (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- Support for children with Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Supporting children's sensory needs (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SAFEGUARDING AND CP POLICY (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 132
- Boys
- 63
- Girls
- 69
- FSM %
- 58.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 132 | 63 | 69 | 150 | 58.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 120 | 63 | 57 | 155 | 57.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 125 | 52 | 73 | 160 | 44.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 125 | 52 | 73 | 120 | 44.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 146 | 65 | 81 | 120 | 48.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 140 | 54 | 86 | 120 | 46.30 |
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