St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
Whalley Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, BB7 9QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green is a primary school in Clitheroe for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 6th of 12 primary schools in Clitheroe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2024, report published 13 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 May 2024
Pupils are happy at school. They described their school as a welcoming place where people take good care of each other. Pupils value the encouragement and support that they receive from staff. Pupils look forward to spending time with their friends. They enjoy learning during lessons and relaxing together at social times. Pupils' positive behaviour and attitudes contribute well to the calm and purposeful atmosphere around the school. Pupils were keen to tell inspectors about the impressive range of activities provided by the school which enhances their personal development. For example, pupils carry out numerous roles of responsibility diligently. These include belonging to the eco- council, acting as an ambassador or being part of the chaplaincy team. The school also provides a vast array of clubs and trips. These support pupils exceptionally well to develop new talents and interests. Pupils embrace the opportunities available to them to support their local and wider community. The school has high expectations for the academic achievement of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils typically achieve well across the curriculum. They become avid readers. The school makes sure that pupils receive extra support when they need it.
What the school should improve
- There is variation in how well the school identifies the needs of pupils with SEND. This makes it more difficult for teachers to provide the most effective support for these pupils so that they achieve as well as they can. The school should ensure that teachers receive all the support that they need to identify pupils' additional needs accurately and swiftly.
- In a small number of subjects, at times, teachers do not check pupils' understanding well enough. This means that sometimes, pupils do not learn and remember the key information that they need to be ready for their next steps in learning. The school should ensure that teachers are fully equipped to check that pupils' knowledge is secure before introducing new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
110 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 91% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| Whalley Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Barrow URC Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane McCormack
- Phone
- 01254826246
- Address
- Whalley Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, BB7 9QJ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119641
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.