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St Josephs School Catchment Area

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

St Josephs School is an other independent not applicable school in Cornwall , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 222 pupils, and a capacity of 258 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-16

Age range

222

Pupils

258

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

St Josephs School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Josephs School?

The catchment area for St Josephs School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 siblings. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for St Josephs School is set by Cornwall and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cornwall 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 Josephs School: 258 places, 86% filled: places available

St Josephs School has a published admission number of 258 places. 222 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 258 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.

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

Cornwall 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. Cornwall Council school admissions (official) →

St Josephs School: School Information

Full address
St Stephens Hill, St Stephens, Cornwall, PL15 8HN
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
112071

Other Not applicable Schools in Cornwall

If St Josephs School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cornwall are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Josephs 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 Josephs School

What is the catchment area for St Josephs School?

The catchment area for St Josephs School is the geographic zone Cornwall uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 siblings. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Josephs School oversubscribed?

St Josephs School has a capacity of 258 places and currently has 222 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.

What is the admissions policy for St Josephs School?

Admission to St Josephs School is managed by Cornwall. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does St Josephs School cover?

St Josephs School is a not applicable school in Cornwall, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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