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St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Catchment Area

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

St. Joseph's CofE Junior School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 185 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

185

Pupils

360

Capacity

51%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St. Joseph's CofE Junior School?

The catchment area for St. Joseph's CofE Junior School is the geographic zone West Sussex 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. West Sussex 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 CofE Junior School is managed by West Sussex 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 West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Sussex catchment area documents →

St. Joseph's CofE Junior School: 360 places, 51% filled: places available

St. Joseph's CofE Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 185 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 51%. At 51% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 39.5% of pupils at St. Joseph's CofE Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.

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

West Sussex 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. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

St. Joseph's CofE Junior School: School Information

Full address
Orchard Street, Chichester, PO19 1DQ
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
39.5% of pupils
DfE URN
143553

Other Primary Schools in Chichester

If St. Joseph's CofE Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chichester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex

St. Joseph's CofE Junior School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Sussex. 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 CofE Junior 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 CofE Junior School

What is the catchment area for St. Joseph's CofE Junior School?

The catchment area for St. Joseph's CofE Junior School is the geographic zone West Sussex 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. West Sussex 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 CofE Junior School oversubscribed?

St. Joseph's CofE Junior School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 185 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for St. Joseph's CofE Junior School?

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

What age range does St. Joseph's CofE Junior School cover?

St. Joseph's CofE Junior School is a primary school in Chichester, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 7-11. 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 CofE Junior School?

St. Joseph's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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