Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children and young people. We expect all
staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have concerns regarding the safeguarding or
welfare of any of our pupils, please contact Mrs M Scott
(Designated Safeguarding Lead), or Miss Barry or Mrs Sanderson
(Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads).
St Joseph’s participates in Operation Encompass.
Following the report of an incident of domestic abuse,
school will be advised that the child has been involved.
Please see school website for further details
The Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be
found here. SAFEGUARDING AND CP POLICY
A very big welcome to St Joseph's Primary School. I hope you find all the information on our website useful, but please don't hesitate to contact us or arrange a visit if you need anything else.
St Joseph's is a thriving Catholic primary school set in the village of Stacksteads, close to the town of Bacup in the Rossendale Valley. We are a Voluntary Aided school, welcoming children from 3 to 11 years of age, regardless of their faith or cultural background.
Our school offers an exceptional educational experience, with a team of talented staff dedicated to ensuring your child receives the best possible education. We have a Christ-centred approach that enables our pupils to develop emotionally and spiritually, with Catholic teachings at the heart of everything we do.
Our curriculum is enriched with exciting opportunities that bring learning to life. We have a fantastic learning environment, where teachers and pupils work together to create a nurturing and supportive space that fosters learning and development.
Our mixed-age classes and bespoke curriculum for our Robins class (which caters to pupils with a range of special educational needs) demonstrate our commitment to meeting the individual needs of every child.
At St Joseph's, we encourage our pupils to be the best they can be, guided by our school motto: "God wants me to be the best me I can be." Our Ofsted inspection in 2022 highlighted the positive and supportive relationships between staff and pupils, as well as the happiness of our children in coming to school.
We value our strong relationships with parents and carers, and we strive to be approachable and responsive to your needs. The happiness and well-being of our pupils is paramount, and we work tirelessly to ensure they thrive in our care.
We warmly invite you to visit our lovely school and see for yourself the wonderful learning environment we have created. Please take the time to explore our website, including the pages dedicated to our bird-themed classes, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
We look forward to welcoming you to St Joseph's Primary School.
Sincerely, Mrs M Scott Headteacher