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St Josephs Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Josephs Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 148 pupils, and a capacity of 223 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

148

Pupils

223

Capacity

66%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St Josephs Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Josephs Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Josephs Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Camden 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. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Josephs Catholic Primary School is managed by Camden 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 Camden before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Camden catchment area documents →

St Josephs Catholic Primary School: 223 places, 66% filled: places available

St Josephs Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 223 places. 148 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 223 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. 52.7% of pupils at St Josephs Catholic Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

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

Camden 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 Camden school admissions →

St Josephs Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Macklin Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5NA
Local authority
Camden
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Catholic
Free school meals
52.7% of pupils
DfE URN
100041

Other Primary Schools in London

If St Josephs Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Catholic Schools in Camden

St Josephs Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Catholic schools across Camden. 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 St Josephs Catholic Primary School 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: St Josephs Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Josephs Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Josephs Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Camden 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. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Josephs Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Josephs Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 223 places and currently has 148 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Camden.

What is the admissions policy for St Josephs Catholic Primary School?

St Josephs Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Camden before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Josephs Catholic Primary School cover?

St Josephs Catholic Primary School is a primary school in London, Camden, 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 St Josephs Catholic Primary School?

St Josephs Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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