Welcome to Beech Class

Thinking about Reception for your child? Come and see what St Joseph’s has to offer.

Starting Reception is an exciting milestone for every child, and at St Joseph’s RC Academy we want every child to feel happy, safe and ready to learn from the moment they walk through our doors.

Our Reception children benefit from a nurturing and welcoming environment, with experienced staff who get to know every child as an individual. As a smaller school, we are proud of the strong relationships we build with our children and families, ensuring that every child is supported to develop their confidence, independence and love of learning.

Our Reception class provides children with a wide range of exciting learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors. Through play, exploration and carefully planned activities, children develop the skills and confidence they need to build strong foundations for the rest of their education.

We are proud to be part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust and our Catholic values are at the heart of school life. We welcome families from all backgrounds and work closely with parents and carers to give every child the best possible start to school.

Come and see us!

If you are considering St Joseph’s for your child, we would love to welcome you into school, show you around and answer any questions you may have.

Please contact the school office on 01706 812948 or email admin@stjospehs.romerocat.com to arrange a visit or find out more about applying for a Reception place.

Reception Admissions

• Our Reception class has 20 full-time places.
• Children can start Reception in September if they are aged 4 by 31 August.
• Applications for Reception places are made through your home local authority's school admissions process as part of the normal Reception admissions round.
• For families living in Calderdale, applications are made through Calderdale Council Admissions. If you live outside Calderdale, you should apply through your own local authority.
• Reception applications usually open in November and close in January for children starting school the following September.

Nursery Admissions

Our Nursery welcomes children from the age of 3, with places available from the term after their third birthday.

Nursery applications can be made directly to St Joseph’s. If you are interested in a Nursery place, please contact the school office and we will be happy to provide more information and arrange a visit.