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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy

Pot Hall, Wilton Grove, Heywood, OL10 2AA

Academy converter · Ages 4–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2016

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66% 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

75.0%

Writing

71.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

66.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Harwood Park Primary School

0.7 km away · Community school

Good

Woodland Community Primary School

0.72 km away · Community school

Good

Hopwood Community Primary School

1.08 km away · Community school

Outstanding

St Luke's Church of England Primary School

1.4 km away · Voluntary controlled school

Outstanding

All Souls Church of England Primary School

1.77 km away · Voluntary controlled school

Outstanding

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About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Heywood, Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 66% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 380 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Pot Hall, Heywood, OL10 2AA | More schools in Rochdale

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Feb 2020 — School remains Good (predecessor: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale)
Apr 2016 — Good (predecessor: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What are St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 66% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy located?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Heywood, Rochdale (OL10 2AA).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy has around 380 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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