St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Halifax (Calderdale).
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
We are proud to work with all the Catholic schools across our two local authority areas, particularly as the Trust grows and benefits from the expertise and knowledge that other schools joining in the future will bring.
At St. Josephs Catholic Primary Academy, we are proud to be a warm, inclusive community where every child is valued, nurtured, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Guided by our motto United We Excel , we blend academic excellence with creativity, kindness and care for our world.
We believe in inspiring curiosity, building confidence and supporting the wellbeing of every child. Our pupils are encouraged to explore new ideas, take part in school life and make a positive difference to others, both within our community and beyond. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our most recent SATs results, which placed us in the top 1% nationally .
Our pupils achieved 100% in Maths and Reading and 95% in Writing , a true testament to the dedication of our pupils, staff and families working together.
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.- Mastering Number (NCETM)
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
Key facts
- URN
- 148479
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Calderdale
- Constituency
- Halifax
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2021
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Angela Gonzalez-Hurcombe | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mary Hoggard | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Hayley Robertshaw | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jenna Corfield | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Claire Frazer | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Charlotte Gonzalez | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Aimee Sharman Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Father Robert Owens Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Malcolm Green Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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