St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: West Close Road
Town/City: Barnoldswick
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB18 5EN
Telephone Number: 01282 813045
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Carmen Hargreaves
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 119 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11%

Location and administration

URN: 150299
DfE Number: 888/3805
UKPRN: 10093651
UPRN: 200002826983
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Pendle (E07000122)
Constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe (E14001422)
Electoral Ward: Barnoldswick (E05015546)
Diocese: RC10(Diocese of Leeds (rc))

Easting & Northing: 387748E, 447276N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 55' 19.61" N 2° 11' 16.46" W
Plus Code: 9C5VWRC6+RR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Doug Boyd - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • April Czarnecki - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Mrs Carmen Hargreaves - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Christopher Holt - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 April 2027.
  • Catherine Naylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Michael O'Connor - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Mr Michael O'Connor - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 September 2026.
  • Duane Reilly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Judith Southern - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Mr Joe Whalley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mr Joe Whalley - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 June 2026.