St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
URN: 147243 • Pickering YO18 8AR
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
- URN
- 147243
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gerard Eddy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01751473102
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Swainsea Lane, Pickering YO18 8AR
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Pickering, North Yorkshire, is a mixed voluntary academy with a current enrolment of 84 pupils, serving a capacity of 105. The school is part of the Nicholas Catholic Academy Trust and has a strong commitment to nurturing the spiritual, cultural, emotional, moral, and physical development of its students. The ethos of the school is deeply rooted in Catholic values, promoting a supportive environment where each child is valued and encouraged to grow in their faith and learning journey.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming for excellence and fostering confidence and enthusiasm among learners. The dedicated staff maintain high expectations for pupil behaviour and achievement, creating a positive atmosphere that enhances the children's enthusiasm for learning. The school places a strong emphasis on building relationships within the school community, encouraging collaboration between pupils, families, and the parish.
Founded in 1901, St Joseph's has a long-standing reputation in the local area, primarily serving children from Pickering and surrounding villages. The school features a spacious playing field and is committed to recognising and nurturing the unique talents of each student, ensuring they meet their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming for excellence and fostering confidence and enthusiasm among learners. The dedicated staff maintain high expectations for pupil behaviour and achievement, creating a positive atmosphere that enhances the children's enthusiasm for learning. The school places a strong emphasis on building relationships within the school community, encouraging collaboration between pupils, families, and the parish.
Founded in 1901, St Joseph's has a long-standing reputation in the local area, primarily serving children from Pickering and surrounding villages. The school features a spacious playing field and is committed to recognising and nurturing the unique talents of each student, ensuring they meet their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Useful links
- Interested in Being a Governor (governance)
- Governor Handbook (governance)
- Governing Body Membership (governance)
- Code of Conduct for Governors (governance)
- Holiday Request Form (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disability Provision (sen)
- Trust Events Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- RE Curriculum (download)
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Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 84
- Boys
- 37
- Girls
- 47
- FSM %
- 45.30
- Open date
- 2019-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 84 | 37 | 47 | 105 | 45.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 90 | 43 | 47 | 105 | 52.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 87 | 38 | 49 | 105 | 34.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 87 | 38 | 49 | 105 | 34.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 94 | 42 | 52 | 105 | 28.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 99 | 43 | 56 | 105 | 17.20 |
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