St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bury Lane Withnell Chorley Lancashire PR6 8SD |
| Phone | 01254830400 |
| Reference Number | 119680 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 98 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.98%
Girls: 51.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 3 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | 3 | 11 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.9% |
| African | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-10-08 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-09-11 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-12-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 111 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 3.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Abbey Village Primary School
Bolton Road, Abbey Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8DD |
0.63 miles |
|
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8PT |
0.78 miles |
|
Withnell Fold Primary School
Withnell Fold, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8BA |
1.37 miles |
|
St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School
Rock Lane, Tockholes, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0LX |
1.94 miles |
|
Feniscowles Primary School
Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5EG |
2.27 miles |
|
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Water Street, Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8NH |
2.32 miles |
|
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
South Hill, Blackburn Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8LL |
2.34 miles |
|
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
Preston Old Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5EP |
2.46 miles |
|
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Cherry Tree Lane, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5NX |
2.73 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
St Albans Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0HY |
3.16 miles |
|
Meadowhead Junior School
Anglesey Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4QG |
3.17 miles |
|
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Shorrock Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4TT |
3.26 miles |
|
Avondale Primary School
Durham Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1NN |
3.29 miles |
|
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AA |
3.33 miles |
|
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, Whittle-le-Woods Ce Primary School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7PS |
3.33 miles |
|
Westwood Primary School
Westwood Road, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire, PR5 8LS |
3.35 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Preston Road, Clayton Green, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7EB |
3.37 miles |
|
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Eaves Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0DX |
3.38 miles |
|
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Manor Road, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7JR |
3.42 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0DQ |
3.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Meadow View Learning Centre
150 Chorley Road, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8BN |
0.99 miles |
|
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR |
2.81 miles |
|
Eden School
Heys Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4NW |
3.13 miles |
|
Crosshill Special School
Salisbury Road, Darwen, BB3 1HZ |
3.19 miles |
|
Progress School
Gough Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6AQ |
3.36 miles |
|
Waterloo Lodge
173 Preston Road, Whittle-Le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7AX |
3.46 miles |
|
Cambian Red Rose School
Meadow Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8LN |
3.59 miles |
|
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Police Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AF |
3.6 miles |
|
Mayfield House School
1 Mayfield Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0DG |
3.79 miles |
|
Witton Park Academy
Buncer Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD |
3.8 miles |
|
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Sudell Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3HD |
3.91 miles |
|
Darwen Vale High School
Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AL |
3.92 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England High School
Astley Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RS |
3.95 miles |
|
Aurora Woodlands School
Woodlands, Holly Tree Close, Darwen, Lancashire, Lancashire, BB3 2NG |
3.98 miles |
|
Westholme School
Wilmar Lodge, Blackburn, BB2 6QU |
4.17 miles |
|
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR |
4.21 miles |
|
Chorley Astley Park School
Harrington Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JZ |
4.26 miles |
|
Markazul Uloom
Park Lee Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3NY |
4.27 miles |
|
Noorul Uloom
Park Lee Rd, Blackburn, BB2 3NY |
4.27 miles |
|
Oliver House School
HALLGATE, ASTLEY VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1XA |
4.28 miles |