St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
URN: 139355 • Otley LS21 3AP
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
- URN
- 139355
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Luke Gilhooly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01943463840
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manor Square, Otley LS21 3AP
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Otley, Leeds, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 190 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a caring Christian community, where love and respect are central to its ethos. The mission statement, "As a family with God in our hearts, we love, laugh and learn," reflects the school's commitment to nurturing the whole child, ensuring that every pupil can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to encourage high expectations and a positive attitude towards learning. The school promotes a culture of hard work and respect, with a focus on developing resilience and a 'can do' mindset among students. Supportive governors and dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a safe and stimulating environment for all children, regardless of their background or ability.
St Joseph's welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where families are encouraged to engage with the school community. Parents and carers appreciate the school's dedication to their children's growth and well-being, as highlighted in recent Ofsted reports. For more information, visit their website at [stjosephsotley.org](https://www.stjosephsotley.org/).
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to encourage high expectations and a positive attitude towards learning. The school promotes a culture of hard work and respect, with a focus on developing resilience and a 'can do' mindset among students. Supportive governors and dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a safe and stimulating environment for all children, regardless of their background or ability.
St Joseph's welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where families are encouraged to engage with the school community. Parents and carers appreciate the school's dedication to their children's growth and well-being, as highlighted in recent Ofsted reports. For more information, visit their website at [stjosephsotley.org](https://www.stjosephsotley.org/).
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- CALENDAR (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Open Day Events & Tours (calendar)
- Admissions Process (other)
- Statutory Information & Policies (other)
- TERM Dates (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Askwith Primary School (72.0)
- Askwith Community Primary School (70.2)
- Otley the Whartons Primary School (62.9)
- Ashfield Primary School (61.1)
- Otley All Saints CofE Primary School (57.6)
Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 190
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 80
- FSM %
- 11.60
- Open date
- 2013-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 190 | 110 | 80 | 210 | 11.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 190 | 106 | 84 | 210 | 8.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 197 | 112 | 85 | 210 | 7.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 197 | 112 | 85 | 210 | 7.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 196 | 112 | 84 | 210 | 8.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 192 | 111 | 81 | 210 | 4.70 |
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