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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Northowram Primary School (77.1)
- All Saints' CofE Primary School (73.9)
- The Greetland Academy (73.4)
- Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (72.6)
- Copley Primary School (72.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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