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St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3-11, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

210

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2020

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy is managed by Oldham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Oldham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy: School Information

Full address
Oldham Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8SZ
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
DfE URN
152017

Other Primary Schools in Oldham

If St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Oldham

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Oldham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy

What is the catchment area for St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy has a capacity of 210 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oldham.

What is the admissions policy for St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oldham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy cover?

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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