St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Hurst Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school serving a mixed gender population of around 106 pupils, aged 3-11. Nestled in a rural setting, the school benefits from the close-knit community atmosphere of Hurst Green. With a capacity for up to 120 students, it accommodates both boys and girls equally, reflecting a balanced gender representation. The school's religious character is Roman Catholic, and it is part of the local authority maintained schools group. The school does not have a sixth form, but it includes nursery classes to cater to early childhood education. The headteacher, Mrs. Jane McCormack, leads the school, aiming to uphold its core values and mission. St Joseph's stands out for its low percentage of students eligible for free school meals, at just 2.8%, indicating a potentially lower socio-economic disadvantage compared to national averages.