St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
URN: 116876 • Droitwich WR9 0RY
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 116876
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 51.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Bryan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- St Joseph's Close, Droitwich WR9 0RY
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Droitwich, Worcestershire, accommodating 186 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school promotes a mixed-gender environment and adheres to a strong Catholic ethos, guided by its mission statement: "Following St Joseph, we grow closer to Jesus through our hard work, perseverance and kindness." This commitment to values is reflected in the supportive and nurturing atmosphere fostered by the staff and governors.
The school operates a structured day, with gates opening at 8:30 am and the school day concluding at 3:00 pm, providing a total of 32.5 hours of education each week. St Joseph’s offers a curriculum designed to encourage academic achievement alongside personal growth, with additional support available for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by a free school meal percentage of 16.7%.
Community engagement is a key aspect of St Joseph's, with regular open days and events that invite families to participate in school life. The school also features outdoor learning opportunities through its forest school sites, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
The school operates a structured day, with gates opening at 8:30 am and the school day concluding at 3:00 pm, providing a total of 32.5 hours of education each week. St Joseph’s offers a curriculum designed to encourage academic achievement alongside personal growth, with additional support available for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by a free school meal percentage of 16.7%.
Community engagement is a key aspect of St Joseph's, with regular open days and events that invite families to participate in school life. The school also features outdoor learning opportunities through its forest school sites, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- Wychbold First and Nursery School (61.8)
- Chawson First School (61.7)
- St Peter's CofE First School (60.2)
- Wychbold First and Nursery School (57.9)
- Cutnall Green CofE Primary School (57.0)
Key details
- LA
- Worcestershire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 186
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 85
- FSM %
- 16.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Worcestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 186 | 101 | 85 | 210 | 16.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 186 | 101 | 85 | 210 | 16.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 189 | 95 | 94 | 210 | 14.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 189 | 95 | 94 | 234 | 14.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 105 | 90 | 234 | 11.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 192 | 104 | 88 | 234 | 7.30 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.