St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
Address: The Avenue, Walford Road
Town/City: Ross-on-Wye
County: Herefordshire
Postcode: HR9 5AW
Telephone Number: 01989 564655
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: St Mary's & St Joseph's Roman Catholic Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Hayley Francis
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 183 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.4%

Location and administration

URN: 116911
DfE Number: 884/3372
UKPRN: 10076842
UPRN: 200002625350
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Herefordshire, County of (E06000019)
Constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire (E14001281)
Electoral Ward: Ross East (E05009479)
Diocese: RC20(Archdiocese of Cardiff)

Easting & Northing: 359872E, 223550N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 54' 34.81" N 2° 35' 4.61" W
Plus Code: 9C3VWC58+V5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Fiona Baker - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mr Pat Burbidge - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Nicole Cunningham-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mr Christian Elliot - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Mrs Hayley Francis - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rebecca Griffiths - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Fr Nicholas James - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Jack Mason - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2030.
  • Mr Ed O?Driscoll - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Mrs Brenda Poynton - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mrs Marian Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2030.
  • Mrs Angela Spray - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2030.
  • Mr Paul Steedman - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 September 2030.
  • Mrs Lindsay Wise - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2030.