St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Address: Aldrens Lane
Town/City: Lancaster
County: Lancashire
Postcode: LA1 2DU
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0152465576
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Mater Christi Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Rachael Griffiths
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 144 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 69% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 56.3%

Location and administration

URN: 148770
DfE Number: 888/2013
UKPRN: 10089121
UPRN: 100012842073
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Lancaster (E07000121)
Constituency: Lancaster and Wyre (E14001318)
Electoral Ward: Skerton (E05014905)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 347767E, 462977N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 3' 38.59" N 2° 47' 57.64" W
Plus Code: 9C6V3662+77

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Daniela Ardelean - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 April 2030.
  • Mrs Daniela Ardelean - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mr Alf Benson - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 January 2030.
  • Miss Joyce Marie Clough - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
  • Father John-Paul Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 8 September 2029.
  • Headteacher Rachael Griffiths - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Dympna Lambert - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 8 September 2029.
  • Mr John Matthew Leedal - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Norah Mercer - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Norah Mercer - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mr Stefano Nigrone - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Stefano Nigrone - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Miss Emma Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 March 2028.