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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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