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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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