St Joseph's Specialist Trust

St. Joseph’s Specialist Trust is a registered charity based in Cranleigh, Surrey, providing specialist education and support through St. Joseph’s Specialist School. Its community-centred approach is guided by the motto “No limits… Just possibilities” and includes learning, residential life, pastoral care and opportunities to develop independence and participation.

The school offers a varied curriculum with subjects such as literacy, numeracy, science, humanities, ICT, drama, music, dance, visual arts, horticulture and outdoor learning. Learning is organised through Adventurer, Discovery and Explorer pathways, alongside extra-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, trips, enterprise, volunteering and work experience. The trust also provides therapies, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and arts therapies, as well as support through a nurture room.

Catholic life is an important part of the community, with religious education, prayer and liturgy, chaplaincy and Catholic social teaching. Families can find admissions information, safeguarding guidance, school policies and details of supported living and residential provision. The trust also offers staff vacancies, training and placement opportunities.