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.

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

Please take a look at our open day video, our weekly newsletters and our photo slideshow to give a feel for the opportunities and experience you receive as a member of the St Joseph’s family.

If you have any questions about St Joseph’s after you have seen the video and looked at the admissions page, please do not hesitate to contact the school at office@stjosephsotley.org.

Please see here for our open day video.

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 2023. The deadline to apply is 15 January 2024.

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.

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Check Us Out

Please see our newsletters and Twitter feed 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 2021.