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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 85 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

85

Pupils

230

Capacity

37%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

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

The catchment area for Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone North East Lincolnshire 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. North East Lincolnshire 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 Voluntary Academy is managed by North East Lincolnshire 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 North East Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North East Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy: 230 places, 37% filled: places available

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy has a published admission number of 230 places. 85 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 37%. At 37% full, the school currently has headroom below its 230 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. 37% of pupils at Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North East Lincolnshire.

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

North East Lincolnshire 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 North East Lincolnshire school admissions →

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy: School Information

Full address
Philip Avenue, Cleethorpes, DN35 9DL
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
37% of pupils
DfE URN
138014

Other Primary Schools in Cleethorpes

If Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cleethorpes are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in North East Lincolnshire

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across North East Lincolnshire. 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 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 Voluntary Academy

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

The catchment area for Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone North East Lincolnshire 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. North East Lincolnshire 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 Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy has a capacity of 230 places and currently has 85 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North East Lincolnshire.

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

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North East Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.

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

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. 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 Voluntary Academy?

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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