What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.9% of pupils at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

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How places are decided at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children resident in parish(es) — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s. (see notes 3&11)
3Catholic children resident in parish(es) for whom St Joseph's is nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s for whom St Joseph’s is the nearest Catholic school. (see notes 3&11)
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
5Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
6Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
7Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
8Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
9Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the child’s home address using the local authority’s computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each numbered category, sub-priority is given first to exceptional social/medical/pastoral need (evidenced), then to children with a sibling attending the school at time of enrolment, before the tie-break by distance is applied. Twins/siblings from multiple births admitted together where logistically possible if one is the last ranked child within PAN.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy has 193 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy take?: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy located?: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is located in Bury, BL0 9JJ, Bury.
How do I apply to St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?: When St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children resident in parish(es) — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s. (see notes 3&11); 3. Catholic children resident in parish(es) for whom St Joseph's is nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s for whom St Joseph’s is the nearest Catholic school. (see notes 3&11), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the child’s home address using the local authority’s computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.9% of pupils at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children resident in parish(es) — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s. (see notes 3&11)
3Catholic children resident in parish(es) for whom St Joseph's is nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s for whom St Joseph’s is the nearest Catholic school. (see notes 3&11)
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
5Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
6Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
7Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
8Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
9Any other children — Any other children.

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy has 193 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy take?: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy located?: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is located in Bury, BL0 9JJ, Bury.
How do I apply to St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?: When St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children resident in parish(es) — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s. (see notes 3&11); 3. Catholic children resident in parish(es) for whom St Joseph's is nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s for whom St Joseph’s is the nearest Catholic school. (see notes 3&11), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the child’s home address using the local authority’s computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.9% of pupils at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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