St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Bristol (Bristol, City of).
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
I am both honoured and proud to be the Head of this wonderful school. The staff and children are proud of all of our achievements whether academic, sporting or musical. However it is the warm, happy atmosphere which leaves a lasting impression. St Joseph's is a successful school, with an excellent reputation, because we recognise that happiness and learning go hand in hand.
It is our aim that every child enjoys their individual learning journey, supported by our culture of nurture and care, enabling them to be successful. We relish and embrace the opportunities and challenges of the modern world whilst fostering traditional attitudes of courtesy, thoughtfulness and responsibility.
St Joseph's is a flourishing school and one which we are all very proud to be a part of. Please come and visit us and find out what makes us special.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Netball
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Oak National Academy
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 109247
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Constituency
- Bristol North East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Joe Gerlach Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father Jerome Ajakajye | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Ella Ferguson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ben Andrews | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Claire Atkinson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Michael Robinson | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Chiazom Obiagwu | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Siji Sebastian | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Evelyn Elliot | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Karen Martin Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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