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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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