Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Sancreed Road, Poole, BH12 4DZ
Part of: PLYMOUTH CAST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Poole, BH12 4DZ
390 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
19.70% FSM %
218 Boys
172 Girls
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is a mixed-gender Academies located in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 390 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Nicky O'Donoghue.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region South West
Administrative District Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency Bournemouth West
Ward Alderney & Bourne Valley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PLYMOUTH CAST
Opened 01-04-2014
UKPRN 10045626
URN 140767
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Bryan Dion Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bryan Dion Chair of Local Governing Body 20/12/2019 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jane Bruccoleri-Atchison Local Governor 22/09/2023 21/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elizabeth Corbin Local Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Marc Crago Local Governor 24/01/2023 23/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Mathew Local Governor 01/11/2025 31/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil McDermott Local Governor 01/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Geoff Murphy Local Governor 29/06/2023 01/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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1.01 km • Poole
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole has 390 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is Mrs Nicky O'Donoghue.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is at Sancreed Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 4DZ, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.
Sixth form at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole: Does not have a sixth form.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicky O'Donoghue
Sancreed Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 4DZ
01202741932
www.sjcpschool.co.uk
Location
BH12 4DZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140767
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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