St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
School Name: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Address: Woodford Lane Town/City: Winsford County: Cheshire Postcode: CW7 2JS Telephone Number: 01606 668790 Website: www.stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2023 Trust: Our Lady Help Of Christians Catholic Academy Trust Sponsor: The Holy Family Of Nazareth Catholic Academy Trust (hfncat)
Acting Headteacher: Mrs Martine Gum
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 326 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27%
- ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
URN: 150173
DfE Number: 896/3643
UKPRN: 10093374
UPRN: 200003229124
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Mid Cheshire (E14001361)
Electoral Ward: Winsford Over & Verdin (E05012250)
Diocese: RC18(Diocese of Shrewsbury)
Easting & Northing: 363844E, 365982N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 11' 25.18" N 2° 32' 32.8" W
Plus Code: 9C5V5FR5+42
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Melanie Burkey - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 July 2028.
- Mr Patrick Cahill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mrs Kate Ford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mrs Loui Frost - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mrs Martine Gum - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Tony Montgomery - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mr Christopher MOTTRAM - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2017 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mrs Christine Rose - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2014 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 17 January 2030.
- Ms Elista Vladimirova - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 December 2027.