St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
URN: 134773 • Chesterfield S43 3LY
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
- URN
- 134773
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic/Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Lowry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246472798
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Calver Crescent, Chesterfield S43 3LY
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic and Church of England Primary School, located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a voluntary aided school that serves a mixed-gender population of 173 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 166. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where Christian values are integral to the learning experience. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the belief that children should learn, grow, and achieve through the love of God, promoting a sense of community and mutual respect.
The school aims to develop lifelong learners by providing high expectations and support for all students. Through its Christian ethos, St Joseph's encourages children to recognize and celebrate differences, helping them to become independent and confident individuals. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Paula Lowry, prioritise building strong relationships with both pupils and parents, ensuring that the school community works together to support each child's development.
St Joseph's also places a strong emphasis on parental involvement, recognizing the vital role families play in their children's education. The school offers a range of resources and communication channels to keep parents informed and engaged in their children's learning journey.
The school aims to develop lifelong learners by providing high expectations and support for all students. Through its Christian ethos, St Joseph's encourages children to recognize and celebrate differences, helping them to become independent and confident individuals. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Paula Lowry, prioritise building strong relationships with both pupils and parents, ensuring that the school community works together to support each child's development.
St Joseph's also places a strong emphasis on parental involvement, recognizing the vital role families play in their children's education. The school offers a range of resources and communication channels to keep parents informed and engaged in their children's learning journey.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Westfield Infant School (73.3)
- Walton Holymoorside Primary School (66.4)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary (64.8)
- Old Hall Junior School (64.7)
- Park House Primary School (63.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 166
- Pupils
- 173
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 34.60
- Open date
- 2006-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 173 | 87 | 86 | 166 | 34.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 178 | 91 | 87 | 166 | 37.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 169 | 92 | 77 | 166 | 39.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 169 | 92 | 77 | 166 | 39.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 163 | 91 | 72 | 166 | 35.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 173 | 97 | 76 | 166 | 33.80 |
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