St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

URN: 143032 • Keighley BD21 1AR

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
URN
143032
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
John Devlin (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01535605880
Website
Visit
Address
Queen's Road, Keighley BD21 1AR

Summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Keighley, Bradford, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 322 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, guided by Gospel values. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of community, self-worth, and mutual respect, aiming to nurture well-rounded individuals who are aware of their faith and identity.

The curriculum at St Joseph's is broad and creative, designed to cater to the diverse needs of its pupils. With a focus on providing a supportive learning atmosphere, the school employs various teaching styles and offers extended learning opportunities. Class sizes are intentionally kept small, especially in Reception, to ensure that children receive personalized attention and a strong foundation for their education.

St Joseph's is committed to developing strong relationships within the community and encourages parental involvement. The school’s mission is to create a safe and exciting learning environment where every child can thrive, embodying the belief that these are "the best days of their lives." For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or contact the school office.

Key details

LA
Bradford
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
315
Pupils
322
Boys
160
Girls
162
FSM %
27.60
Open date
2016-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 322 160 162 315 27.60
2024-09-11 327 159 168 315 27.80
2023-09-11 310 157 153 315 23.50
2022-09-11 310 157 153 315 23.50
2021-09-11 300 149 151 315 20.60
2020-09-11 290 135 155 315 16.70

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