# St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Retford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Richard Hilton

## Contact

- **Address:** Babworth Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire
- **Phone:** 01777 702850
- **Website:** https://www.st-josephs.notts.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/retford/st-josephs-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-16797

## About

Welcome to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire. We pray for all our families. In Our School...

## Official rankings

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

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional Education: St Joseph's has exceeded our expectations. The teaching staff are highly qualified and passionate about their subjects, and the school's commitment to Catholic values is evident in everything they do. My child has thrived in the school environment and I couldn't be prouder of their growth and development. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Home Away from Home: We've had a brilliant experience at St Joseph's. The staff are kind, caring and dedicated to providing an excellent education. My child loves attending the school masses and the facilities are always clean and well-maintained. We feel like we're part of a big family! *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: We moved to the area and sent our child to St Joseph's for a few years. The school has its strengths, such as the caring staff and good facilities, but we also experienced some inconsistency in teaching quality and communication. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not our first choice if we were starting again. *(Sep 2021)*

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