St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
URN: 150176 • Bury BL9 6ER
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 150176
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Myerscough (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617643781
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Danesmoor Drive, Bury BL9 6ER
Summary
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, located in Bury, is a Voluntary Academy that serves a mixed-gender population of 341 pupils, with a capacity of 343. The school promotes a strong Catholic ethos, fostering an environment where every child is valued and encouraged to develop into confident, caring individuals. The mission statement, "Dream Believe Achieve," reflects the school's commitment to nurturing students academically and personally.
The curriculum at St Joseph and St Bede is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating subjects such as history, languages, and physical education. Recent activities have included exploring Anglo-Saxon history through drama, celebrating European languages, and participating in sports festivals, all aimed at enhancing students' learning experiences and social skills.
The school prides itself on building a cohesive community, where collaboration between staff, students, and families is paramount. By creating a safe and supportive atmosphere, St Joseph and St Bede ensures that children not only excel academically but also grow into active, responsible members of society. For more information, visit their website at [sjsb.stoccat.org.uk](https://www.sjsb.stoccat.org.uk/).
The curriculum at St Joseph and St Bede is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating subjects such as history, languages, and physical education. Recent activities have included exploring Anglo-Saxon history through drama, celebrating European languages, and participating in sports festivals, all aimed at enhancing students' learning experiences and social skills.
The school prides itself on building a cohesive community, where collaboration between staff, students, and families is paramount. By creating a safe and supportive atmosphere, St Joseph and St Bede ensures that children not only excel academically but also grow into active, responsible members of society. For more information, visit their website at [sjsb.stoccat.org.uk](https://www.sjsb.stoccat.org.uk/).
Useful links
- STOC Governance Portal (governance)
- Our Local Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Find Out More: Curriculum Information for SEND Provision (sen)
- Charitable Events (calendar)
- Skip to content (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 343
- Pupils
- 341
- Boys
- 162
- Girls
- 179
- FSM %
- 24.50
- Open date
- 2023-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 341 | 162 | 179 | 343 | 24.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 340 | 165 | 175 | 343 | 28.40 |
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