St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Address: Oxford Street
Town/City: Burnham-on-Sea
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA8 1LG
Telephone Number: 01278 784641
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust
Sponsor: The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Rebecca Suik
Capacity: 238
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 265 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.4%

Location and administration

URN: 148951
DfE Number: 933/3402
UKPRN: 10090056
UPRN: 100041067200
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Bridgwater (E14001126)
Electoral Ward: Highbridge & Burnham South (E05014364)
Diocese: RC05(Diocese of Clifton)

Easting & Northing: 330784E, 148772N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 14' 4.4" N 2° 59' 33.55" W
Plus Code: 9C3V62M4+RW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Patricia Bailey - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 March 2029.
  • Mr Gerard Bromley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Maria De Leon - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
  • Katherine Dyer - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 May 2029.
  • Theresa Dyke - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Theresa Dyke - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 September 2027.
  • Louise Kolbeinsen - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mark Lawrence - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Becci McErlain - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 April 2026.
  • Rosanna Page - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Patricia Payton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Craig Philbrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Rebecca Suik - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).