St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Academy converter primary school in Pickering (North Yorkshire).
Location
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At St Joseph's, we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum which promotes spiritual, cultural, emotional, moral and physical development. As our children begin their journeys of learning and faith we work for each individual pupil's potential to flourish in an environment which reflects the gospel.
Faith is nurtured in all we do at St Joseph's. Each pupil is valued and accepted at the stage he or she is at on their journey of faith. Worship is an essential part of religious experience and is an integral part of school life. At all times we are aware of pupils who are of another Christian tradition or faith.
Every effort is made to be sensitive to their perspective, respectful of their gifts and attentive to their needs. We are very proud of all our children the progress they make and all that they achieve under the guidance and care of the staff.
If you would like to find out more about our school, I extend a warm invitation to you and your family to come and see why St. Josephs Catholic Primary School is such a special place!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 147243
- 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
- North Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Paul Robb | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jane Ahmed | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emma Garvey | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jennifer Nicholson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Mr Antony S Kornas | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Jess Scarth | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Marie Watson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Gerard Eddy | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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