St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Pudsey

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Pudsey, LS28 7AZ

322 Pupils

315 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

9.40% FSM %

163 Boys

159 Girls

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Pudsey, Leeds, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 322 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Clare Barker.

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	Leeds
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency	Leeds West and Pudsey
Ward	Pudsey
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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-03-2013
UKPRN	10040644
URN	139350
Data Last Updated	29-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Joe Miller	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Barker	Local Governor	01/09/2016	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Clare Boswell	Local Governor	10/05/2023	09/05/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Edwards	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Anne-Marie Gallagher	Local Governor	09/06/2024	08/06/2028	Elected by parents
Fr Peter Kravos	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Josh Leggett	Local Governor	24/03/2025	23/03/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Elizabeth Lock	Local Governor	12/09/2025	11/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanna McDonald	Local Governor	18/01/2022	17/01/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Clare Wallis-Roach	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Wastall	Local Governor	25/03/2021	24/03/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Wastall	Local Governor	25/03/2025	24/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Pudsey Grammar School

0.33 km • Pudsey

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0.63 km • Pudsey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Pudsey, Leeds.

How many pupils does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has 322 pupils, with a capacity of 315.

What is the age range at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is Mrs Clare Barker.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Mount Pleasant Road, Pudsey, LS28 7AZ, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Clare Barker

Mount Pleasant Road, Pudsey, LS28 7AZ

01132565407

www.stjosephscatholicprimary.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 139350

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026