St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse
Address: Finkil Street, Hove Edge
Town/City: Brighouse
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HD6 2NT
Telephone Number: 01484 713037
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Louise Paquim
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 196 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.7%

Location and administration

URN: 148480
DfE Number: 381/3329
UKPRN: 10088114
UPRN: 100051997019
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Calderdale (E08000033)
Constituency: Calder Valley (E14001147)
Electoral Ward: Brighouse (E05001371)
Diocese: RC10(Diocese of Leeds (rc))

Easting & Northing: 413569E, 424307N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 42' 56.31" N 1° 47' 44.66" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP683+7P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Brighouse High School (0.2km)
  2. Trinity Academy St Chad's (0.3km)
  3. Cliffe Hill Community Primary School (0.8km)
  4. St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School (0.9km)
  5. Lightcliffe Academy (1.0km)
  6. Lightcliffe C of E Primary School (1.2km)
  7. St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School (1.3km)
  8. Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School (1.6km)
  9. Hipperholme Grammar School (1.9km)
  10. Rastrick High School (2.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Claire Bonner - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 August 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Beverley Brooman - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mr Michael Donnelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2029.
  • Mr Mark FORTIS - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
  • Mr Mark FORTIS - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Mark FORTIS - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Mr Mark FORTIS - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Mr Ian Goulding - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
  • Mrs Joanna Grogan - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 March 2027.
  • Father Michael Hall - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Father Michael Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 December 2026.
  • Bill Kirwan - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 October 2025.
  • Mrs Emma Schroeder - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Stewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Claire Whitehead - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2026.
  • Ms Marie Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Mrs Jessica Zaffino - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 September 2027.