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St Joseph's College Catchment Area

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

St Joseph's College is a other independent not applicable school in Reading , serving pupils aged 3–18, with 565 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–18

Age range

565

Pupils

600

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

St Joseph's College Catchment Area Information

Entry to St Joseph's College is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Reading may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Reading before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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St Joseph's College — School Information

Full address
Upper Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5JT
Local authority
Reading
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
110111

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Joseph's College

Is St Joseph's College oversubscribed?

St Joseph's College is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Joseph's College?

St Joseph's College is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Reading publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does St Joseph's College cover?

St Joseph's College is a not applicable school in Reading, serving pupils aged 3–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.