St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

URN: 148479 • Halifax HX3 6LA

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
URN
148479
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
38.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mary Togher (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01422360646
Website
Visit
Address
Portland Road, Halifax HX3 6LA

Summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, located in Halifax, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 146 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school operates under the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values. The recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as 'Good' in all areas, highlighting the dedication of staff, the enthusiasm of pupils, and the support from families.

The school day runs from 08:45 to 15:15, with a structured schedule that includes a designated lunch period for different key stages. St Joseph's places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, as evidenced by their SATs results, which ranked in the top 1% nationally. The curriculum is well-planned and designed to cater to the holistic development of each child, academically, spiritually, and personally.

Community involvement is a key aspect of St Joseph's ethos, with an active Parent-Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA) and support from local parishioners. The school encourages collaboration with parents and carers, viewing them as essential partners in the educational journey of their children.

Key details

LA
Calderdale
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
146
Boys
63
Girls
83
FSM %
21.20
Open date
2021-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 146 63 83 210 21.20
2024-09-11 152 67 85 210 17.80
2023-09-11 185 83 102 210 15.70
2022-09-11 185 83 102 210 15.70

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