Safeguarding is to the highest level and ensures the safety and wellbeing of all pupils by protecting them from abuse, neglect, and harm. A secure environment is created where pupils feel safe, supported, and valued. Any concern about their welfare is promptly and effectively addressed.

To build and develop spiritual and moral experiences, to help every member of the school grow as a whole person, fully aware of themselves, others, and the world around them. The Catholic values of St. Joseph’s is central to our actions and words as we respond to the call to live as a Catholic family, at the service to Diocese’s educational mission.

Embed an ambitious and challenging curriculum consistently across the whole school and ensure that it is delivered effectively across all subjects with pace and challenge.
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Highly effective academic support is in place to support all pupils (especially vulnerable pupils) so that they can successfully access the curriculum, build a love for learning, and achieve their potential.​

Highly effective assessment is in place to support all pupils so that they can fulfil their potential on the correct educational pathway, develop high levels of literacy and numeracy and achieve their academic excellence.

​Exceptional care and support is provided to every pupil so that they are always supported, feel safe at school and can develop strategies so that they are ready to learn and can become the best version of themselves. Every child will have access to all opportunities to enable them to succeed in life, regardless of any circumstances they may have faced in life.​

Highly effective behaviour routines, centred around Catholic values, embedded consistently across the whole school. This will support all pupils to succeed with their learning and contribute towards a positive and respectful culture, centred around the teachings of Jesus Christ.

All pupils actively participate in learning and development opportunities beyond the traditional curriculum. The co-curricular activities enhance their lives, enrich their academic subjects, and build cultural and social capital. This provision supports the development and resilience of our pupils, helping them to grow into responsible members of the community.

To develop inspirational and high-performing teams across the whole school that promote Catholic values and deliver sustainable school improvement. Create a culture of deliberate and continuous improvement at all levels of school leadership. To have a commitment to collaborate with and learn from others, challenging ourselves and supporting each other. To build a culture where professional trust is the default and meaningful professional development is valued by all.​