# St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School — Chesterfield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.2/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Paula Lowry

## Contact

- **Address:** Calver Crescent, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
- **Phone:** 01246 472798
- **Website:** https://www.st-josephsrccofe.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/chesterfield/st-josephs-catholic-and-cofe-va-primary-school-11409

## About

With the Love of God we learn, grow and achieve. 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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Joyful Learning Environment: I've been impressed with the love and care that the teachers and staff show to my child. The school's Christian ethos is palpable and my child has thrived here. I'm grateful for the emphasis on kindness, respect, and empathy. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent Facilities and Community: My child loves coming to school and I'm impressed with the facilities and activities on offer. The parent community is friendly and inclusive, and I appreciate the efforts the school makes to keep us informed about school life. *(Jun 2022)*
- **3/5** — Some Strengths, Some Areas for Improvement: We had a positive experience at St Joseph's, but I felt that the homework could be more consistent, and the communication about targets and progress could be clearer. The staff are friendly, but I think the school could benefit from more parent involvement and feedback mechanisms. *(Mar 2021)*

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