
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a well-regarded primary school located on Chesterfield Road, Matlock, Derbyshire. It is an academy sponsor led institution catering to a mixed-gender cohort of students aged 3 to 11. The school currently has approximately 156 pupils, though it has the capacity to accommodate up to 240 children. Set in a semi-rural environment, the school serves the local community around Matlock and is part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust (SRSCMAT). The school operates under a Roman Catholic ethos and its motto, 'Inspire each other – Grow together', underscores its commitment to fostering a nurturing and collaborative learning atmosphere.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Section 8 (did not convert)
First full inspection as an academy