St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Oldham

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

Oldham, OL2 8SZ

— Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

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

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Oldham, Oldham, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Garry Needle.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Oldham
Region	North West
Administrative District	Oldham
Parliamentary Constituency	Oldham East and Saddleworth
Ward	Crompton
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
Trust / Sponsor	EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-02-2026
UKPRN	10098522
URN	152017
Data Last Updated	01-02-2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Oldham, Oldham.

What is the age range at St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

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

Yes, St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy is Mr Garry Needle.

Where is St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy located?

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy is at Oldham Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8SZ, in the Oldham local authority, North West.

Does St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

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

St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Garry Needle

Oldham Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8SZ

01706847218

www.st-josephs.oldham.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 152017

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026