At St Josephs, all are valued, all can achieve and all are loved. We have high expectations of each member of our school community and are committed to our school mission:

'Together in God's love, learning to be the best we can be'

One of our pupils beautifully explains what our mission at St Joseph’s means:

“It means trying to be the best version of ourselves. Even when we feel unsure or frightened, we trust in God and have faith. We are called to love others, to bring peace, and to help people feel happy. It reminds us to think about others, not just ourselves. We learn with joy, discovering something new each day and finding out what we are good at. Most importantly, we are a family — not only in school, but wherever we go — knowing that God is always with us.”

This understanding lies at the heart of our vision and shapes our aims, values, and long-term development as a school.

St Joseph’s is proud of its close and active relationship with our Parish, strengthened through our families, Parish Priest, staff, and governors. These partnerships enrich our school life and support our shared commitment to faith and learning.

Within our Catholic ethos, St Joseph’s strives to be:

• A welcoming community where Jesus is central to daily life

• A place of high-quality teaching and learning, where every child is encouraged to achieve their very best

• A school that nurtures independence, curiosity, and a love of learning

• An inclusive environment where all pupils have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum

• A community that recognises and celebrates both individual effort and shared success

• A school where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported

• An environment where positive behaviour, self-discipline, and respect for others are part of everyday life

• A partnership of pupils, parents, staff, and governors who work together and support one another

At St Joseph’s, we seek to grow not only academically, but also spiritually and socially, helping our children to flourish as confident learners and compassionate members of God’s family.