St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
URN: 142093 • Newark NG22 9JE
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 142093
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elspeth Wilkins-Campbell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01623860392
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Main Road, Newark NG22 9JE
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, located in Boughton, Newark, is a Voluntary Academy that operates under the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. Established in 1963, the school has undergone several refurbishments, the latest being in 2018, which enhanced its facilities to support a modern learning environment. Currently, the school serves 232 pupils aged 3 to 11 years, with a capacity for 270 students.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement: "Growing in love, in the spirit of Christ, for the benefit of all." This reflects its commitment to fostering social, academic, spiritual, moral, and physical growth among students. St Joseph's aims to provide a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive, supported by a dedicated staff and a strong community focus.
With 33% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Joseph's is committed to inclusivity and support for all families. The school actively engages with local communities in Ollerton and Boughton, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its students and their families.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement: "Growing in love, in the spirit of Christ, for the benefit of all." This reflects its commitment to fostering social, academic, spiritual, moral, and physical growth among students. St Joseph's aims to provide a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive, supported by a dedicated staff and a strong community focus.
With 33% of pupils eligible for free school meals, St Joseph's is committed to inclusivity and support for all families. The school actively engages with local communities in Ollerton and Boughton, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its students and their families.
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Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 230
- Boys
- 127
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- 33.00
- Open date
- 2015-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 230 | 127 | 103 | 270 | 33.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 223 | 125 | 98 | 270 | 29.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 221 | 130 | 91 | 270 | 25.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 221 | 130 | 91 | 270 | 25.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 225 | 130 | 95 | 270 | 25.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 250 | 142 | 108 | 240 | 27.40 |
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