St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
URN: 150299 • Barnoldswick BB18 5EN
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 150299
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carmen Hargreaves (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282813045
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Close Road, Barnoldswick BB18 5EN
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, is a Voluntary Academy that serves a mixed-gender population of 115 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 ethos of the school is rooted in Catholic values, with a commitment to nurturing both academic and personal development.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to build on the knowledge and experiences that children bring with them, promoting a love for learning and encouraging students to reach their full potential. The school offers a range of outdoor learning opportunities and well-equipped sports facilities, enhancing the educational experience beyond the classroom.
Parents are actively engaged in the school community, contributing to a supportive environment where children feel valued and cared for. The headteacher, Carmen Hargreaves, invites prospective families to visit the school to experience its welcoming atmosphere and ethos firsthand.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to build on the knowledge and experiences that children bring with them, promoting a love for learning and encouraging students to reach their full potential. The school offers a range of outdoor learning opportunities and well-equipped sports facilities, enhancing the educational experience beyond the classroom.
Parents are actively engaged in the school community, contributing to a supportive environment where children feel valued and cared for. The headteacher, Carmen Hargreaves, invites prospective families to visit the school to experience its welcoming atmosphere and ethos firsthand.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Open Day Events & Tours (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
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- Admissions (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Statutory Information & Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 115
- Boys
- 61
- Girls
- 54
- FSM %
- 11.30
- Open date
- 2024-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 115 | 61 | 54 | 140 | 11.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 140 |
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