St Joseph's Catholic School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's Catholic School
Address: Church Road, Laverstock
Town/City: Salisbury
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SP1 1QY
Telephone Number: 01722 335380
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Higgins
Capacity: 625
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 565 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.4%

Location and administration

URN: 126473
DfE Number: 865/4610
UKPRN: 10017684
UPRN: 100121361010
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: Salisbury (E14001460)
Electoral Ward: Laverstock (E05013439)
Diocese: RC05(Diocese of Clifton)

Easting & Northing: 416173E, 131347N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 4' 54.68" N 1° 46' 13.32" W
Plus Code: 9C3W36JH+PV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Wyvern St Edmund's Academy (0.2km)
  2. St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock (0.3km)
  3. Greentrees Primary School (1.2km)
  4. Wyndham Park Infants' School (1.3km)
  5. St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury (1.3km)
  6. Exeter House Special School (1.4km)
  7. Leehurst Swan School (1.4km)
  8. Chafyn-Godolphin (1.7km)
  9. St Martin's CofE Primary School (1.8km)
  10. The Spires (1.9km)
Governors

  • Mr James Boyle - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 December 2026.
  • Mrs Margaret Faull - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • The Reverend Steve Godwin - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2017 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 27 March 2028.
  • Mrs Sophie Huthwaite - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 May 2027.
  • Mrs Jo Kingston - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 December 2026.
  • Mr David Lupton - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 May 2027.
  • Mr Graham Maher - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2027.
  • Mr Graham Maher - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 4 September 2026.
  • Mr Mike Riding - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 December 2026.
  • Mrs Chantel Rowe - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 May 2027.
  • Mrs Kate Snell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.