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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup

Huttock End Lane, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 8LD

Voluntary aided school · Ages 3–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2022

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50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

50.0%

Writing

50.0%

Maths

56.0%

RWM Combined

50.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School

0.19 km away · Voluntary controlled school

Good

Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School

1.39 km away · Community school

Good

Waterfoot Primary School

1.7 km away · Community school

Good

Bacup Nursery School

1.98 km away · Local authority nursery school

Outstanding

Bacup Thorn Primary School

1.98 km away · Community school

Good

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About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup is a primary school in Bacup, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 132 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Huttock End Lane, Bacup, OL13 8LD | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2022 — Good
Jun 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup

What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup located?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup is a primary school in Bacup, Lancashire (OL13 8LD).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup has around 132 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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