St Joseph's School
School summary
An intimate independent school in Nottingham, St Joseph's caters for boys and girls from the very earliest years through to age 11. With around 93 pupils on roll, it sits firmly in the small-school category, where children are likely to be known as individuals rather than faces in a crowd. The school is led by Head Mr Matthew Davies, and although it carries no religious character, its scale lends a close, family feel across the early years and primary stages.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 February 2023
Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged St Joseph's good in its most recent inspection, with all compliance requirements met. The breadth of the age range, spanning from age one to eleven, allows for a continuous and settled educational journey through the primary phase.
Head · Mr Matthew Davies
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Schools nearby
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A genuinely small independent school where personal development was rated excellent. Well suited to families seeking a nurturing start and close attention for younger children.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.