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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bromley , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 189 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

189

Pupils

218

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2010

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

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

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

Find Bromley catchment area documents →

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 218 places, 87% filled: places available

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 218 places. 189 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 218 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. 6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bromley.

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

Bromley 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 Bromley school admissions →

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Plaistow Lane, Bromley, BR1 3JQ
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
6.3% of pupils
DfE URN
141566

Other Primary Schools in Bromley

If St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bromley are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Bromley

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Bromley. 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 Joseph's 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

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

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 218 places and currently has 189 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bromley.

What is the admissions policy for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

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

What age range does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School cover?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Bromley, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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