St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Academy converter primary school in Stockton-on-Tees (Stockton-on-Tees).
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
It is a true privilege to serve as Headteacher of St Joseph's in Norton, a school where every child is cherished and encouraged to grow. I m proud to lead a strong and caring team dedicated to creating a warm, inclusive environment where children thrive. Our close-knit, family atmosphere is something we treasure.
Through thoughtful pastoral care, children grow in confidence, build positive friendships, and develop a foundation of values and respect for others. We are committed to their wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, happy, and valued.
We want every child to feel they truly belong, to know they are deeply loved by God, and to leave us ready for the next step of their journey not just as learners, but as kind, responsible, and compassionate people. Above all, we hope to instil pride in each child, so they take pride in who they are and the school they belong to.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Accelerated Reader
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 146679
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Constituency
- Stockton North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (6 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julia Douglass | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jo Nicholson | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Marie Best | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs E. Rhian Staples | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Josephine Parnell | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Louise Hodgson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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