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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 179 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

179

Pupils

210

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by Redcar and Cleveland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Redcar and Cleveland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Redcar and Cleveland catchment area documents →

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 210 places, 85% filled: places available

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 179 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Redcar and Cleveland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Redcar and Cleveland school admissions →

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: School Information

Full address
Rosecroft Lane, Loftus, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 4PZ
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
16% of pupils
DfE URN
141457

Other Primary Schools in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

If Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Saltburn-by-the-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Redcar and Cleveland

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Redcar and Cleveland. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

What is the catchment area for Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 179 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redcar and Cleveland.

What is the admissions policy for Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Redcar and Cleveland before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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