Oldham Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire OL2 8SZ
10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Roman Catholic Junior Infant and Nursery School, Shaw
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Shaw, Oldham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Joseph's Roman Catholic Junior Infant and Nursery School, Shaw
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Oldham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. One of the 10 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Oldham LEA.
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 17.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
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