St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary academy in Bury, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 341 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 100.0%, 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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The teacher turnover rate at St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 100.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year. Note: this school has a very small teaching staff, so percentage changes can appear extreme.
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 341 pupils on roll.
18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 15.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.8
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.