St Joseph's School
Nottingham, Nottingham, East Midlands · NG1 5AW
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.
93
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 1-11
- Pupils
- 93
- Location
- Nottingham, Nottingham, East Midlands
- Website
- https://www.st-josephs.nottingham.sch.uk/
- Telephone
- 0115 9418356
Headteacher
Head Mr Matthew Davies
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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.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 February 2023
The last word
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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St Joseph's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Joseph's School located?
St Joseph's School is located at Nottingham, Nottingham, NG1 5AW.
What type of school is St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's School?
St Joseph's School has approximately 93 pupils on roll.
What is St Joseph's School's inspection rating?
St Joseph's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 1 February 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.