St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Doncaster (Doncaster).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Welcome to St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary Scho ol in Woodlan d s, Doncaster, a truly inclusive school rooted in our Catholic faith and Mission.
Working together, we strive to nurture each child spirtually, academically, and socially, helping them grow into kind, confident and resilient individuals with the neccessary skills for the future. In our school, every child is truly known and valued as a unique child of God.
We celebrate each child's unique gifts and talents, encouraging them to do their very best in all that they do. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff work in partnership with parents, carers and our parish community to ensure our pupils enjoy a rich and varied education, rooted in Gospel values and a love of learning.
We support our pupils not only to succeed academically but also to develop a strong moral compass, a heart full of compassion, and a lifelong commitment to service and care of others. I hope this webiste gives you an insight into our wonderful school. Please do get in touch if you would like to find out more- we would be delighted to welcome you in person.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Dance
- Music
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Football
- Gymnastics
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 106769
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Constituency
- Doncaster North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Alan Dewhurst | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Alex McReynolds | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr James Garbutt | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Tom Kowalski | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Lawrence White | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Marie-Clare Churchman | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Linda Anne Bent | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Kerry Jepson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Maureen Cunningham Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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