St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

URN: 117425 • Bishop's Stortford CM23 2NL

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
URN
117425
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
76.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Peter Coldwell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Great Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2NL

Summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 391 pupils, against a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a caring Christian community, guided by its mission statement: "Live, love and learn in a caring Christian community." This ethos emphasizes the importance of love, respect, and moral responsibility, rooted in Gospel teachings.

The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to inspire and motivate students, encouraging a lifelong love of learning. The school prioritises the well-being of its pupils, promoting resilience and a strong sense of justice among its students. Opportunities for prayer and worship within the Catholic tradition are integral to school life, helping to cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment.

St Joseph's values each individual as unique and strives to equip pupils with a strong moral framework based on Catholic Social Teaching. The school community works collaboratively to ensure that all children are encouraged to achieve their best and feel hopeful about their future.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
391
Boys
210
Girls
181
FSM %
4.80
Open date
Close date
2021-08-31
Last Ofsted
2008-06-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 391 210 181 420 4.80
2024-09-11 391 210 181 420 4.80
2023-09-11 391 210 181 420 4.80
2022-09-11 391 210 181 420 4.80
2021-09-11 391 210 181 420 4.80
2020-09-11 374 193 181 300 3.80

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