St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

URN: 142158 • Retford DN22 7BP

Overview

Name
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
URN
142158
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Hilton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01777702850
Website
Visit
Address
Babworth Road, Retford DN22 7BP

Summary

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary Academy located in Retford, Nottinghamshire, serving a mixed-gender population of 220 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values, promoting spiritual and moral development alongside academic achievement. Parents are encouraged to participate in the school’s liturgies and celebrations, fostering a strong sense of community.

The curriculum at St. Joseph's is designed to support the holistic development of each child, integrating religious education with a broad range of subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of physical activity and community involvement, as evidenced by events such as the KS1 Multi-skills festival.

St. Joseph's also offers support for families, with resources available through the school office. The staff, led by Office/Finance Manager Julie Sykes, are dedicated to ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all parents and carers. For further information, the school’s website provides a calendar of events and contact details for any queries.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
220
Boys
106
Girls
114
FSM %
19.60
Open date
2015-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 220 106 114 210 19.60
2024-09-11 224 104 120 210 21.20
2023-09-11 218 97 121 210 19.10
2022-09-11 218 97 121 210 19.10
2021-09-11 230 95 135 210 16.00
2020-09-11 229 95 134 210 11.40

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