St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Address: Danesmoor Drive
Town/City: Bury
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL9 6ER
Telephone Number: 0161 764 3781
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Lawrence
Capacity: 343
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 342 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.9%

Location and administration

URN: 150176
DfE Number: 351/3326
UKPRN: 10093488
UPRN: 10003112477
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bury (E08000002)
Constituency: Bury North (E14001144)
Electoral Ward: Moorside (E05014157)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 381629E, 411893N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 14.08" N 2° 16' 44.25" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJP3C+HC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Neil Berry - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Mrs Marie Boles - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mrs Esteri Chikerema - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Mrs Heather Daly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Anna Evers - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Revd Paul Griffin - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Matthew Hainsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Lawrence - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Claire McIntyre - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Myerscough - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Prince - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mr Darren Walsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2027.