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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 95 pupils, and a capacity of 135 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

95

Pupils

135

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

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

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

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 135 places, 70% filled: places available

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a published admission number of 135 places. 95 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 135 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. 36.4% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.

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

North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: School Information

Full address
Station Road, Tadcaster, LS24 9JG
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
36.4% of pupils
DfE URN
148879

Other Primary Schools in Tadcaster

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

Other Roman Catholic Schools in North Yorkshire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across North Yorkshire. 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, a 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: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

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

The catchment area for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire 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, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a capacity of 135 places and currently has 95 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

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

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

What age range does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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