St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
URN: 148879 • Tadcaster LS24 9JG
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 148879
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Ronicle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01937832344
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Tadcaster LS24 9JG
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, is a Voluntary Academy that serves children aged 2 to 11. With a current enrolment of 95 pupils and a capacity of 135, the school prides itself on maintaining small class sizes, which fosters a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The school recently received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in January 2025 and an 'Outstanding' grade for its Catholic Life in the Diocese inspection in June 2025.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to promote academic excellence alongside spiritual and pastoral development. The school offers a range of facilities, including a nursery, freshly cooked meals, and outdoor provision areas, which enhance the educational experience. Additionally, St Joseph's provides a breakfast club and after-school care, ensuring that working parents have support.
The school community is characterized by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with staff dedicated to the holistic development of each child. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's commitment to fostering a thriving environment where children can live, love, and learn together.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to promote academic excellence alongside spiritual and pastoral development. The school offers a range of facilities, including a nursery, freshly cooked meals, and outdoor provision areas, which enhance the educational experience. Additionally, St Joseph's provides a breakfast club and after-school care, ensuring that working parents have support.
The school community is characterized by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with staff dedicated to the holistic development of each child. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's commitment to fostering a thriving environment where children can live, love, and learn together.
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Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 135
- Pupils
- 95
- Boys
- 42
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 36.40
- Open date
- 2022-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 95 | 42 | 53 | 135 | 36.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 99 | 39 | 60 | 135 | 36.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 90 |
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