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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 Stonehouse, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 155 pupils, and a capacity of 203 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

155

Pupils

203

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

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 Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 203 places, 76% filled: places available

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 203 places. 155 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 203 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. 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stonehouse.

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

Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Front Street, Nympsfield, Stonehouse, GL10 3TY
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
17.4% of pupils
DfE URN
150343

Other Primary Schools in Stonehouse

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

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Gloucestershire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Gloucestershire. 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 Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire 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 203 places and currently has 155 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

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 Gloucestershire 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 Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, 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 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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