St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
URN: 119685 • Barnoldswick BB18 5EN
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
- URN
- 119685
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Natalie Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- West Close Road, Barnoldswick BB18 5EN
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 122 pupils, with a capacity of 140. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, emphasizing the partnership between home and school to support children's educational journeys. The headteacher, Carmen Hargreaves, highlights the importance of engaging parents and building on the knowledge children bring from home.
The school offers a nurturing environment with expansive grounds that include well-equipped sports areas and inviting play spaces. This setting supports a holistic approach to education, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. St Joseph's aims to instill a love for learning and promote well-being among its students.
With a focus on Catholic values, the school community is committed to creating a caring atmosphere where students are encouraged to be polite and supportive of one another. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is dedicated to ensuring that every child can reach their full potential in a safe and welcoming environment.
The school offers a nurturing environment with expansive grounds that include well-equipped sports areas and inviting play spaces. This setting supports a holistic approach to education, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. St Joseph's aims to instill a love for learning and promote well-being among its students.
With a focus on Catholic values, the school community is committed to creating a caring atmosphere where students are encouraged to be polite and supportive of one another. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is dedicated to ensuring that every child can reach their full potential in a safe and welcoming environment.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 122
- Boys
- 63
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 12.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-02-29
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 122 | 63 | 59 | 140 | 12.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 122 | 63 | 59 | 140 | 12.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 128 | 65 | 63 | 140 | 17.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 128 | 65 | 63 | 140 | 17.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 132 | 66 | 66 | 140 | 12.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 131 | 66 | 65 | 140 | 6.90 |
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