St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
URN: 138949 • Castleford WF10 4JB
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
- URN
- 138949
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Spencer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01977555780
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pontefract Road, Castleford WF10 4JB
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Castleford is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 207 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to nurturing the mind, body, and soul of each child, fostering a supportive environment where every learner feels valued. Central to the school's ethos is the Virtues Curriculum, which integrates eight core virtues—love, practical wisdom, temperance, justice, solidarity, courage, faith, and hope—into daily learning.
The school emphasizes collaboration and community, working closely with its partner school, English Martyrs’, and other primary schools within the BKCAT Trust. St Joseph's is committed to enhancing its curriculum through enrichment activities, including trips and guest speakers, to promote a love of learning. The school also prioritises mental health and well-being, ensuring that all barriers to learning are addressed through a robust pastoral system.
Inclusivity is a key aspect of St Joseph's, welcoming families of all faiths and backgrounds. The school values the partnership with parents, recognising them as essential contributors to their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the school office directly.
The school emphasizes collaboration and community, working closely with its partner school, English Martyrs’, and other primary schools within the BKCAT Trust. St Joseph's is committed to enhancing its curriculum through enrichment activities, including trips and guest speakers, to promote a love of learning. The school also prioritises mental health and well-being, ensuring that all barriers to learning are addressed through a robust pastoral system.
Inclusivity is a key aspect of St Joseph's, welcoming families of all faiths and backgrounds. The school values the partnership with parents, recognising them as essential contributors to their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) School Offer (sen)
- Consent to Obtain References Form (sen)
- Oral Health Resources Presentation (1) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Application Forms Notes to Applicants (download)
- Recruitment Monitoring Form (download)
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – Disclosure Form (download)
- 285901 Oral Health leaflet new QR HR 2 (1) (download)
- 9. Eat Better For Your Pocket And The Planet – cookbook (1) (download)
- Oral health resource pack FINAL COMPLETE (1) (download)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 207
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 101
- FSM %
- 7.20
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-07-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 207 | 106 | 101 | 210 | 7.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 206 | 103 | 103 | 210 | 5.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 196 | 95 | 101 | 210 | 5.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 196 | 95 | 101 | 210 | 5.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 103 | 102 | 210 | 4.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 105 | 103 | 210 | 2.40 |
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