St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: Cherry Orchard
Town/City: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: WS14 9AN
Telephone Number: 01543 263505
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Deirdre McLeary
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 205 (42% boys & 58% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.8%

Location and administration

URN: 124357
DfE Number: 860/3464
UKPRN: 10080274
UPRN: 100032226435
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Lichfield (E07000194)
Constituency: Lichfield (E14001335)
Electoral Ward: St John's (E05010668)
Diocese: RC03(Archdiocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 412295E, 309246N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 40' 53.08" N 1° 49' 9.98" W
Plus Code: 9C4WM5JJ+H6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Five Spires Academy (0.1km)
  2. St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School (0.1km)
  3. Saxon Hill Academy (0.4km)
  4. King Edward VI School (0.5km)
  5. St Chad's CofE Primary School (0.6km)
  6. Beacon Independent School (0.7km)
  7. The Bridge Academy (0.7km)
  8. Queen's Croft High School (0.8km)
  9. Lichfield Cathedral School (1.0km)
  10. Nether Stowe School (1.1km)
Governors

  • Miss Melissa Briers - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 May 2028.
  • Mr Nathan Charles - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 2 March 2029.
  • Mrs Ruth Drover - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 29 February 2028.
  • Mrs Ignatia Lucia Anthonia Maria Evans - Governor. Appointed on 30 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 May 2030.
  • Mrs Pauline Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 March 2027.
  • Mr Martin McEntee - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 March 2028.
  • Mrs Deirdre McLeary - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mr Peter O'brien - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Mrs Harriet Rawles - Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 20 June 2028.
  • Mrs Martina Rowe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 February 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 February 2027.
  • Mrs Amy Shore - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 March 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Tonks - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2018.
  • Mr Matthew Vine - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2030.