Whalley Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 9QJ
10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Hurst Green, Clitheroe.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Clitheroe and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 23.3 pupils per class and 19.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
In the top 18% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. 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 also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
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Independent Prep Schools
Stonyhurst College, St Mary's Hall (1.6 miles); Oakhill School, Prep (5 miles); Moorland Junior School (5.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School (3.7 miles); Barrow Primary School (5.5 miles); Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School (5.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Stonyhurst College (1.6 miles); Oakhill School (5 miles); Moorland School (5.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington (5.2 miles); Ribblesdale High School (5.2 miles); Clitheroe Royal Grammar School (5.5 miles).