St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Voluntary aided primary school in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole).
Location
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Welcome to educate is to form prophets, those who can see the world as it is, yet live and teach as though the Kingdom of God is already among us. Pope Leo XIV Whoever wants to be a leader must be a servant. Matthew 20:26 Jesus teaches us that being a good leader means helping others , being kind and putting others first .
At school, at home, or with friends we can all be leaders by showing love and care. We are very proud of our wonderful school, where children and Christ are at the heart of all we do. At St Josephs, we want the children to be excited about coming to school.
We believe that all children deserve an engaging learning experience, supportive pastoral care and a learning environment that inspires them. We take great pride in our school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Beyond the Classroom
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 113848
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Constituency
- Christchurch
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Board | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Peter Barry | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Peter Hartley | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Rachel McMillan | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Stephen Parry | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sinead Cheeseborough | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Michelle Adams | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Gemma Stiles | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andy Webb | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Samantha James | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andy McLaughlin | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Victoria Withey | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Father Paul Obada | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Margaret Bond Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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