St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup — Primary School in Bacup

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup

Bacup, OL13 8LD

132 Pupils

145 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

58.10% FSM %

63 Boys

69 Girls

About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bacup, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 132 pupils on roll. School capacity: 145. Current headteacher: Michelle Scott.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Rossendale
Parliamentary Constituency	Rossendale and Darwen
Ward	Whitewell & Stacksteads
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10072657
URN	119661
Data Last Updated	05-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Jacquie Williams	Chair of Governors	11/09/2023	10/09/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Joanna Ennis	Governor	14/03/2023	13/03/2027	Appointed by LA
Mrs Nicole Flitcroft	Governor	18/11/2025	17/11/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Ann-Marie Goodwin	Governor	23/01/2023	22/01/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Carla Kershaw	Governor	13/12/2024	12/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Victoria Sanderson	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Michelle Scott	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Andrew Sidlow	Governor	16/09/2024	15/09/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Fr Simon Stamp	Governor	19/07/2022	18/07/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School

0.19 km • Bacup

Other

The Valley Leadership Academy

1.36 km • Bacup

Other

Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School

1.39 km • Bacup

Other

Waterfoot Primary School

1.71 km • Rossendale

Other

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

1.87 km • Rossendale

Other

Bacup Nursery School

1.98 km • Bacup

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bacup, Lancashire.

How many pupils does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup have?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup has 132 pupils, with a capacity of 145.

What is the age range at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup a faith school?

Yes, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup?

The Headteacher at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup is Mrs Michelle Scott.

Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup located?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup is at Huttock End Lane, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 8LD, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup currently open?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Michelle Scott

Huttock End Lane, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 8LD

01706873177

www.stjosephsbacup.co.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 119661

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026