St Josephs Catholic Academy

URN: 138115 • Leicester LE5 1HF

Overview

Name
St Josephs Catholic Academy
URN
138115
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Clair Dedman (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01162416197
Website
Visit
Address
Armadale Drive, Leicester LE5 1HF

Summary

St Joseph's Catholic Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Leicester, serving 226 pupils with a capacity of 307. As a single form entry school, it includes a nursery class and draws students from a broad area within the Catholic Diocese of Nottingham. The academy fosters a Christian community that emphasizes values such as love, respect, and forgiveness, guided by its mission statement: "with God’s guidance, we love, learn, respect and forgive."

The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to nurture the individual talents and ambitions of each student, integrating religious education with a broad range of subjects. Recent activities highlight the school's commitment to experiential learning, with students engaging in projects that promote critical thinking and creativity, such as poetry discussions and scientific experiments.

St Joseph's prioritizes a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that every child is recognized as a unique individual. The school encourages parental involvement and community participation, reinforcing its role as a central hub for families within the locality. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school directly.

Key details

LA
Leicester
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
307
Pupils
226
Boys
96
Girls
130
FSM %
24.40
Open date
2012-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-05-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 226 96 130 307 24.40
2024-09-11 242 110 132 307 23.00
2023-09-11 249 118 131 307 24.90
2022-09-11 249 118 131 307 24.90
2021-09-11 255 133 122 307 15.90
2020-09-11 272 136 136 307 13.30

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