--- url: "https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/" school: "St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Hartlepool [Click Here](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01429 272747 **Email:** admin@stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk ### Everyone is welcome at our school If you are interested in joining our school family, please contact us for more information. [Contact our school today](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/contact) ### Nursery Places In our Nursery, we celebrate the individuality of every child and nurture them with love, care and encouragement so they can continue to grow into confident, kind and respectful young people. [Find out more](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) ### Everyone is welcome at our school If you are interested in joining our school family, please contact us for more information. [Contact our school today](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/contact) ### Nursery Places In our Nursery, we celebrate the individuality of every child and nurture them with love, care and encouragement so they can continue to grow into confident, kind and respectful young people. [Find out more](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-hartlepool-2/images/homepage/St_Joseph-s_Hartlepool_Open_Events_2026.png) ## Welcome to St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Hartlepool At St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life. Our nurturing school community is proud to offer high‑quality [nursery](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) provision for 3‑ and 4‑year‑olds, giving children a joyful and secure introduction to school. From these early steps through to Year 6, we provide a caring environment where every child is supported to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. **We warmly invite prospective families to discover life at St. Joseph’s through our upcoming Open Events. Join us for our Reception Open Afternoon on Tuesday 10 November from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, where families can meet staff, explore our learning environment and find out more about joining our school. You can also attend our Bedtime Stories Open Event on Thursday 26 November from 4:15pm to 5:15pm, offering children the opportunity to enjoy stories with our Reception team whilst families learn more about our welcoming school community.** We look forward to welcoming you and showing you everything St. Joseph’s has to offer. ## Latest News ![St Joseph's community gather for the Coffee Morning](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-hartlepool-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/891885505_1742099167512555_368153320551015424_n.jpg) 6 November 2026 ### [Thank You for Joining Our Coffee Morning](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-06-thank-you-for-joining-our-coffee-morning) We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our wonderful parents and carers who attended our Coffee Morning today. It was lovely to welcome so many members of our school community into St Joseph’s and to have the opportunity to come together in such a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Events like these provide a valuable chance to connect, share experiences and strengthen the partnership between home and school. ![St Joseph's pupils at the Hartlepool Football game](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-hartlepool-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/858358474_1728066608915811_3890004686553255723_n.jpg) 24 October 2026 ### [St Joseph’s Shine at Half-Time Challenge](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-24-st-joseph-s-shine-at-half-time-challenge) We are incredibly proud of our St Joseph’s pupils, who represented the school brilliantly during the half-time penalty challenge at today’s Hartlepool game. Despite being narrowly beaten, our children showed remarkable determination, resilience and teamwork throughout. They encouraged one another every step of the way, celebrated each success together and kept smiling despite the rain and cold conditions. ![St Joseph's Year 5 and 6 children enjoy a project led by Bloom in Art](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-hartlepool-2/imagecache/720x440c/news/858603318_1725850595804079_4185591742234044500_n.jpg) 22 October 2026 ### [Year 5 and 6 Create Stunning Lanterns for Community Arts Project](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-22-year-5-and-6-create-stunning-lanterns-for-community-arts-project) Our Year 5 and 6 children recently enjoyed taking part in an exciting creative project led by Bloom in Art as part of the SPARKS initiative. Working alongside visiting artists, the children helped to create a collective installation that will be featured at the Seaton Carew Fireworks Display on 1st November 2026. Inspired by contemporary basket weaving, the project involved designing and making beautiful hand-held lantern sculptures using natural materials, including willow, seagrasses and found objects. [View All](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/news) [nest](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/parents/nest) ### Admissions [admissions-policy](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/information/admissions-policy) ### Term Dates [termdates](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/termdates) ### Catholic Life ### Nursery [nursery](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) ### Contact Us [contact](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/contact) ![](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/St_Joseph-s_Hartlepool_Oct25-67.jpg) ## Our Nursery: A Warm and Wonderful Start Our nursery is a vibrant, play‑rich environment where curiosity is encouraged and every child is known and valued. Skilled early‑years practitioners create a calm and purposeful setting that helps children develop independence, confidence and a love of learning. [**Find out more**](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/nursery) ![](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/St_Joseph-s_Hartlepool_Oct25-58.jpg) ## A School Where Every Child Thrives At St. Joseph’s, we believe every child is uniquely gifted, and our dedicated staff tailor support so each individual can grow at their own pace. We are proud of our academic success—82% of pupils achieved the expected standard in writing in 2024—and of the confidence and resilience our children develop. [**Find out more**](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/school-prospectus) ![](https://stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/St_Joseph-s_Hartlepool_Oct25-01.jpg) ## A Community That Feels Like Family When your child joins St. Joseph’s, your whole family becomes part of our warm, inclusive community. Rooted in strong Christian values, we foster kindness, respect and a sense of belonging that helps children grow into caring, confident young people. 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