Why Choose St Joseph's
Welcome to St Joseph’s, Otley!
St Joseph’s is a catholic school in the heart of Otley surrounded by beautiful views of Otley Chevin.
We enjoy an excellent reputation in the local area as a place where children can grow and learn in a caring and stimulating environment. Our Headteacher leads a team of dedicated and experienced staff with a proud history of providing an excellent education. It is the aim of all our staff that our children are enabled to become confident and articulate young people who enjoy life and make the most of its opportunities.
This is an outstanding school … The behaviour of almost all pupils is exemplary at all times. In proportion to their years, they show an ability to listen, to give thanks, to forgive and be forgiven. They are quick to congratulate others. Section 48
We warmly and equally welcome catholic children, children of different faith, and those who do not follow a faith.
We pride ourselves on excellence and enjoyment through our broad, creative and challenging curriculum.
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Our Strengths:
- Effective teaching and learning leading to high achievement
- Pupil enjoyment of, and commitment to learning
- A rich curriculum of sports, music and arts where first hand experience is at the heart of all we do
- Catholic ethos which focuses on the development of the ‘whole child’
- Reflective community which constantly strives to enhance the children’s learning experiences and in turn to raise their personal achievements
- Staff commitment to providing personalised learning pathways for the children
- Inclusive community which provides very effective provision for children with additional needs
- Pastoral and nurture provision
- Parent/carer satisfaction and support
If you have any questions about St Joseph’s, please do not hesitate to contact the school at office@stjosephsotley.org.
Applying for a School Place
The admissions policy and supplementary information (SIF) form can be found on our admissions page.
You can apply for a primary school place from 1 November 2024. The deadline to apply is 15 January 2025.
Applying for a school place - Leeds Government information.
You must complete a SIF form and return this to school in addition to completing the application online via Leeds City Council.
Check Us Out
Please see our newsletter, Facebook and Instagram feeds and have a look around the website to find out more information about St Joseph’s Otley Catholic Voluntary Academy.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school in September 2025.