Staff and pupils at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Lancaster are celebrating this term. Ofsted visited in June 2024 and said that ‘Pupils are happy at this welcoming school where differences between people are valued and nurtured.’ The school is taking some time at the beginning of the Autumn term to celebrate their achievements and set out their new goals.
Mrs. Griffiths, who has been the Headteacher since September 2021 is most proud of the sentence in the report that says, ’Pupils feel loved and respected.’
Ofsted recognised many strengths in the school during their two-day visit. Charity work was highlighted as was the wide range of activities that complement the learning. Ofsted described the curriculum as ‘ambitious and well-thought out.’ The school was judged to support pupils’ personal development well.
St Joseph’s has had a difficult past. The last Ofsted inspection in 2019 did not go well. This is why this the latest report is being celebrated across the school.
Mrs. Griffiths is very ambitious for her children and knows that her staff will continue to move the school forward and her Governors will continue to support her in her new priorities.
St Joseph’s is one of the founding members of the Mater Christi Trust, a group of 16 Catholic schools across North Lancashire and Cumbria. CEO, Jacky Kennedy said “We are so proud of St Joseph’s and feel very blessed that they are a part of our group of schools. We will continue to support the continued progress of the school and look forward to what they can achieve next. Well done to everyone!”
Jacky.Kennedy@mater-christi.com CEO 01228 210903
R.Griffiths@st-josephs-lancaster.lancs.sch.uk Headteacher 01524 65576