St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Chesterfield (Derbyshire).
Location
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St Joseph's Catholic and Church of England Primary School Our vision at St Joseph's is to develop and support children in becoming life-long learners, by providing a safe and nurturing environment in which Christian values flourish. Our children are given the opportunity to learn, grow and achieve in the knowledge and love of God. "I give you a new commandment: love each other.
You must love each other as I have loved you. All people will know that you are my followers if you love each other" John 13:34-35 Through the Christian Ethos, children are equipped with the skills to recognise, value and celebrate differences. High expectations of the school community ensure children thrive, enabling them to reach their full potential.
Children demonstrate God's love as they become independent, confident happy learners who are curious and cherish the world in which they live.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 134773
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic/Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Chesterfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2006
Governing body (1 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Fearn | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
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