History

• 1897

  School founded in Hertford.
• 1949

  Relocated to Park House, Hertingfordbury Park estate.
  
  The estate dates back to medieval times and was mentioned in the Domesday book. The estate was much larger then and has been in royal ownership and used as a deer park. The original manor house and walled gardens were designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
• 1952

  New purpose-built accommodation completed.
• 1996

  Renamed St Joseph's In The Park to link the school with its history in Hertingfordbury Park.
• 2009-2013

  Development projects included a sports field, landscaping around the swimming pool, a new music room with additional teaching and practice rooms for the use of our peripatetic teachers and a large car park.
  
  During the second phase, an Art and purpose-built wrap around care room, a new Woodlands Department for Learning, Reception and Bursary were added.
• 2017

  Anniversary celebration year.
  School has provided education for 120 years.
  Development of Parklands Cottages.