St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater — Primary School in Bridgwater

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater

Bridgwater, TA6 7EE

202 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

13.40% FSM %

106 Boys

96 Girls

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bridgwater, Somerset, 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 202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Alison Frost.

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	Somerset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency	Bridgwater
Ward	Bridgwater West
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	THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-03-2022
UKPRN	10090057
URN	148950
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Bernadette Simmons	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/03/2022	28/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Christina Fisher	Local Governor	01/11/2025	01/12/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Alison Frost	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Simon King	Local Governor	21/07/2025	20/07/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Martha MacNeice	Local Governor	19/06/2025	18/06/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Patricia Morris	Local Governor	08/02/2024	07/02/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Melanie Moyse	Local Governor	09/09/2024	08/09/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Patricia Payton	Local Governor	01/03/2022	31/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Steven Rybaruk	Local Governor	16/12/2021	15/12/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Wayne Stephenson	Local Governor	26/09/2024	25/09/2028	Elected by parents